Berești-Meria: population and statistics
Berești-Meria has a population of 3,331 (2026) across 108.4 km², or 30.7 people per km². It ranks 1,378 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,331 residents
- 108.4 km²
- 31 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Berești-Meria ranks No. 35 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 82.9 ‰ in Berești-Meria, compared with an average of 14.8 ‰ in Galați County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Berești-Meria, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Berești-Meria: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Berești-Meria in numbers
Where is Berești-Meria?
Population of Berești-Meria over time
Berești-Meria had 3,847 residents in 2016 and 3,331 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,413 |
| 2022 | 3,335 |
| 2023 | 3,290 |
| 2024 | 3,246 |
| 2025 | 3,146 |
| 2026 | 3,331 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,176 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Berești, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgeni (8,166 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Berești-Meria
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 | Berești-Meria | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82.9 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 20 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 192 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berești-Meria | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.83 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 660 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,936 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,022 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 581.2 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 708 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 667 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berești-Meria | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.3 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.50 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,153 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berești-Meria | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Berești-Meria | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,220 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berești-Meria | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.1 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,317 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.76 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 546 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berești-Meria | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Berești-Meria | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berești-Meria
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 trade32 · 20.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage15 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing13 · 8.5%
- Construction13 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 7.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 17.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 12.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 7.2%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy7 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berești-Meria?
Berești-Meria has 3,331 residents (2026), ranking 1,378 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berești-Meria?
Berești-Meria covers 108.4 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Berești-Meria growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berești-Meria went from 3,847 to 3,331, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Berești-Meria?
Berești-Meria is in Galați County. Latitude 46.074, longitude 27.919.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berești-Meria?
In Berești-Meria, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 82.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 20 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berești-Meria?
In Berești-Meria, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Berești-Meria?
The nearest to Berești-Meria are Berești (3.2 km), Cavadinești (7.6 km), Rădești (8.8 km), Blăgești (9.7 km), Jorăști (11 km).