Beclean (Brașov County): population and statistics
Beclean has a population of 1,972 (2026) across 73.0 km², or 27.0 people per km². It ranks 2,349 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +15.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,972 residents
- 73.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Beclean ranks No. 50 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 21 ‰ in Beclean, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Brașov County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.4 ‰ in Beclean, compared with an average of 17.9 ‰ in Brașov County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Beclean: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Beclean in numbers
Where is Beclean?
Neighbouring localities
- Făgăraș3.1 km · 35,229
- Voila6.2 km · 3,143
- Mândra8.9 km · 3,150
- Hârseni11 km · 2,348
- Șoarș11 km · 2,126
- Recea11 km · 3,489
- Sâmbăta de Sus12 km · 1,589
- Lisa13 km · 1,874
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Beclean over time
Beclean had 1,713 residents in 2016 and 1,972 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,876 |
| 2022 | 1,871 |
| 2023 | 1,881 |
| 2024 | 1,908 |
| 2025 | 1,963 |
| 2026 | 1,972 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făgăraș (35,229 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Beclean
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Beclean | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.0 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 134 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 93 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,514 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beclean | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.58 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 973 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,136 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 927 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,575 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.1 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,763 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beclean | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.55 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 73 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 290 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 457 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beclean | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.2 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 427 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.07 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 265 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beclean | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 890 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beclean | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.4 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,437 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.84 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,123 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Beclean | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beclean | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,142 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beclean
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade65 · 19.5%
- Construction36 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage34 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services32 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing29 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 12.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings23 · 6.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering14 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beclean?
Beclean has 1,972 residents (2026), ranking 2,349 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beclean?
Beclean covers 73.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Beclean growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beclean went from 1,713 to 1,972, a change of +15.1%.
Where is Beclean?
Beclean is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.833, longitude 24.933.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beclean?
In Beclean, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,142 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beclean?
In Beclean, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 93 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Beclean?
The nearest to Beclean are Făgăraș (3.1 km), Voila (6.2 km), Mândra (8.9 km), Hârseni (11 km), Șoarș (11 km).