Bezdead: population and statistics
Bezdead has a population of 4,027 (2026) across 57.6 km², or 69.9 people per km². It ranks 1,071 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,027 residents
- 57.6 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Bezdead ranks No. 47 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Bezdead, compared with an average of 2.09 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.25 ‰ in Bezdead, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Bezdead: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (50 businesses).
Bezdead in numbers
Where is Bezdead?
Population of Bezdead over time
Bezdead had 4,563 residents in 2016 and 4,027 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,304 |
| 2022 | 4,252 |
| 2023 | 4,212 |
| 2024 | 4,164 |
| 2025 | 4,097 |
| 2026 | 4,027 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,069 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vișinești, 4.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Fieni (6,879 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Bezdead
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 | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,431 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.00 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,515 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 562 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,589 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 593 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 642.9 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 436 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.6 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,277 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.25 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.37 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 110 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 159 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 750 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.23 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 52 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,151 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 176 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 662 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 864 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,599 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 496 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bezdead | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bezdead
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
- Transport and storage55 · 22.1%
- Wholesale and retail trade52 · 20.9%
- Construction23 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services23 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.0%
- Manufacturing14 · 5.6%
- Real estate13 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 20.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 15.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 7.2%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities13 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bezdead?
Bezdead has 4,027 residents (2026), ranking 1,071 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bezdead?
Bezdead covers 57.6 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Bezdead growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bezdead went from 4,563 to 4,027, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Bezdead?
Bezdead is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.150, longitude 25.517.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bezdead?
In Bezdead, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,817 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bezdead?
In Bezdead, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.25 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,599 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Bezdead?
The nearest to Bezdead are Vișinești (4.0 km), Buciumeni (5.2 km), Vârfuri (5.6 km), Adunați (6.4 km), Fieni (8.3 km).