Berlești: population and statistics
Berlești has a population of 1,846 (2026) across 57.5 km², or 32.1 people per km². It ranks 2,472 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,846 residents
- 57.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Berlești ranks No. 57 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 36.1 m² in Berlești, compared with an average of 48.9 m² in Gorj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.5 ‰ in Berlești, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Gorj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Berlești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Berlești in numbers
Where is Berlești?
Neighbouring localities
- Logrești3.8 km · 2,305
- Licurici6.1 km · 1,980
- Bustuchin7.6 km · 3,104
- Jupânești10 km · 1,906
- Grădiștea12 km · 2,531
- Târgu Cărbunești13 km · 8,243
- Albeni13 km · 2,636
- Roșia de Amaradia13 km · 2,832
Localities of similar size
Population of Berlești over time
Berlești had 2,076 residents in 2016 and 1,846 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,986 |
| 2022 | 1,929 |
| 2023 | 1,913 |
| 2024 | 1,902 |
| 2025 | 1,888 |
| 2026 | 1,846 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,049 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Logrești, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bustuchin (3,104 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Berlești
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 | Berlești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.5 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 311 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berlești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.28 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,193 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,262 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,947 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 683.6 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 304 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.1 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,967 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berlești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.4 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,892 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berlești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berlești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.0 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,796 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Berlești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Berlești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berlești
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 trade31 · 28.2%
- Transport and storage21 · 19.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 10.9%
- Construction9 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 6.4%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 4.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 24.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 18.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings8 · 7.3%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 5.5%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering4 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berlești?
Berlești has 1,846 residents (2026), ranking 2,472 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berlești?
Berlești covers 57.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Berlești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berlești went from 2,076 to 1,846, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Berlești?
Berlești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.921, longitude 23.663.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Berlești?
In Berlești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 36.1 m² (2025), ranking 2,967 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berlești?
In Berlești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 227 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Berlești?
The nearest to Berlești are Logrești (3.8 km), Licurici (6.1 km), Bustuchin (7.6 km), Jupânești (10 km), Grădiștea (12 km).