Bechet: population and statistics
Bechet has a population of 4,214 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 144 people per km². It ranks 989 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,214 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 144 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Bechet ranks No. 30 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.42 ‰ in Bechet, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 339.3 ‰ in Bechet, compared with an average of 469.0 ‰ in Dolj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Bechet: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (60 businesses).
Bechet in numbers
Where is Bechet?
Neighbouring localities
- Ostroveni5.8 km · 4,484
- Călărași6.2 km · 5,089
- Dăbuleni11 km · 10,560
- Sadova11 km · 8,795
- Gighera15 km · 2,722
- Gângiova17 km · 2,568
- Ianca19 km · 3,152
- Daneți19 km · 5,140
Localities of similar size
Population of Bechet over time
Bechet had 4,354 residents in 2016 and 4,214 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,293 |
| 2022 | 4,285 |
| 2023 | 4,317 |
| 2024 | 4,278 |
| 2025 | 4,269 |
| 2026 | 4,214 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,099 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ostroveni, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dăbuleni (10,560 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Bechet
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 | Bechet | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bechet | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.25 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 721 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,430 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,651 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 339.3 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,064 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bechet | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.8 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.61 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,170 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bechet | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 75 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bechet | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 599 ‰ | 496 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 323 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 7.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 961 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bechet | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.8 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,235 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.68 km | 3.38 km | 4.05 km | ranked 134 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bechet | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.66 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 287 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.42 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 75 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bechet | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 636 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bechet
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 trade66 · 30.1%
- Transport and storage27 · 12.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 8.7%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 8.2%
- Construction17 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services13 · 5.9%
- Other service activities12 · 5.5%
- Manufacturing11 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)60 · 27.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bechet?
Bechet has 4,214 residents (2026), ranking 989 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bechet?
Bechet covers 29.3 km², with a density of 144 people per km².
Is the population of Bechet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bechet went from 4,354 to 4,214, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Bechet?
Bechet is in Dolj County. Latitude 43.780, longitude 23.957.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bechet?
In Bechet, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.42 ‰ (2024), ranking 75 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bechet?
In Bechet, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 339.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,064 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bechet?
The nearest to Bechet are Ostroveni (5.8 km), Călărași (6.2 km), Dăbuleni (11 km), Sadova (11 km), Gighera (15 km).