Berca: population and statistics
Berca has a population of 7,830 (2026) across 74.3 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 379 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,830 residents
- 74.3 km²
- 105 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Berca ranks No. 7 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Berca, compared with an average of 3.2 per 10,000 inh. in Buzău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.96 km in Berca, compared with an average of 2.75 km in Buzău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Berca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (159 businesses).
Berca in numbers
Where is Berca?
Population of Berca over time
Berca had 8,757 residents in 2016 and 7,830 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,365 |
| 2022 | 8,259 |
| 2023 | 8,120 |
| 2024 | 8,034 |
| 2025 | 7,927 |
| 2026 | 7,830 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,408 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Unguriu, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Buzău (118,200 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Berca
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 | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.54 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,912 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,873 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 297 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 494.6 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,477 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.1 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.38 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,231 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.92 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 320 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 367 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 306 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.4 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.32 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 755 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 370 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 449 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 724 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 38.2 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 738 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,555 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berca | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berca
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 trade191 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage99 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing78 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical75 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services72 · 8.1%
- Construction68 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services67 · 7.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation48 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)159 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)102 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines85 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities62 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities48 · 5.4%
- Construction of buildings43 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering37 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities34 · 3.8%
- Office administration and business support activities34 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berca?
Berca has 7,830 residents (2026), ranking 379 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berca?
Berca covers 74.3 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Berca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berca went from 8,757 to 7,830, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Berca?
Berca is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.287, longitude 26.682.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berca?
In Berca, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berca?
In Berca, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.96 km (2025), ranking 1,555 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Berca?
The nearest to Berca are Unguriu (5.6 km), Săpoca (6.7 km), Cernătești (7.0 km), Vernești (8.3 km), Scorțoasa (8.9 km).