Beceni: population and statistics
Beceni has a population of 3,876 (2026) across 76.4 km², or 50.7 people per km². It ranks 1,126 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,876 residents
- 76.4 km²
- 51 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Beceni ranks No. 28 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Beceni, compared with an average of 414 ‰ in Buzău County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Beceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (54 businesses).
Beceni in numbers
Where is Beceni?
Population of Beceni over time
Beceni had 4,433 residents in 2016 and 3,876 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,141 |
| 2022 | 4,049 |
| 2023 | 4,026 |
| 2024 | 3,981 |
| 2025 | 3,929 |
| 2026 | 3,876 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,704 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mărgăritești, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berca (7,830 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Beceni
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 | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.67 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 462 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.32 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 799 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,138 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 839 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 906 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.06 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 615 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,012 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.6 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.2 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 323 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.9 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,737 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.50 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,441 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beceni | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beceni
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 trade71 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage49 · 15.4%
- Manufacturing34 · 10.7%
- Construction33 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services24 · 7.5%
- Other service activities22 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 17.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods15 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 3.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beceni?
Beceni has 3,876 residents (2026), ranking 1,126 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beceni?
Beceni covers 76.4 km², with a density of 51 people per km².
Is the population of Beceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beceni went from 4,433 to 3,876, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Beceni?
Beceni is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.383, longitude 26.783.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Beceni?
In Beceni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1 m³ (2025), ranking 1,012 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beceni?
In Beceni, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Beceni?
The nearest to Beceni are Mărgăritești (6.3 km), Blăjani (7.9 km), Murgești (8.0 km), Scorțoasa (9.3 km), Racovițeni (9.3 km).