Berești: population and statistics
Berești has a population of 2,862 (2026) across 46.2 km², or 61.9 people per km². It ranks 1,675 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,862 residents
- 46.2 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Berești ranks No. 39 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 260 ‰ in Berești, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Galați County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.35 ‰ in Berești, compared with an average of 1.49 ‰ in Galați County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Berești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Berești in numbers
Where is Berești?
Population of Berești over time
Berești had 3,405 residents in 2016 and 2,862 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,097 |
| 2022 | 3,022 |
| 2023 | 2,983 |
| 2024 | 2,931 |
| 2025 | 2,889 |
| 2026 | 2,862 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Galați County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,472 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Berești-Meria, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgeni (8,166 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Berești
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 | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 460 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.05 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 428 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,293 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,355 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,781 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 473.4 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,730 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,883 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.9 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,433 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 483 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.5 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,959 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.57 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 194 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 260 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berești
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 trade26 · 20.0%
- Manufacturing13 · 10.0%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.0%
- Construction12 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 7.7%
- Other service activities10 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 16.9%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 9.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 5.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berești?
Berești has 2,862 residents (2026), ranking 1,675 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berești?
Berești covers 46.2 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Berești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berești went from 3,405 to 2,862, a change of −15.9%.
Where is Berești?
Berești is in Galați County. Latitude 46.094, longitude 27.888.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berești?
In Berești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 260 ‰ (2025), ranking 37 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berești?
In Berești, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.35 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,293 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Berești?
The nearest to Berești are Berești-Meria (3.2 km), Rădești (7.2 km), Vinderei (9.4 km), Mălușteni (9.6 km), Cavadinești (10 km).