Beriu: population and statistics
Beriu has a population of 3,703 (2026) across 197.1 km², or 18.8 people per km². It ranks 1,195 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,703 residents
- 197.1 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Beriu ranks No. 16 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Beriu, compared with an average of 0.9 nights in Hunedoara County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Beriu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (70 businesses).
Beriu in numbers
Where is Beriu?
Population of Beriu over time
Beriu had 3,402 residents in 2016 and 3,703 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,569 |
| 2022 | 3,585 |
| 2023 | 3,614 |
| 2024 | 3,647 |
| 2025 | 3,678 |
| 2026 | 3,703 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,598 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mărtinești, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Orăștie (20,021 residents), 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Beriu
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 | Beriu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.7 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beriu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.61 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 967 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.59 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 292 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,672 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,298 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 451.5 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,000 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.40 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 177 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Beriu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.40 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 883 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 936 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beriu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.7 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 705 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.86 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 301 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beriu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Beriu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,090 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.8 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 465 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beriu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.2 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 485 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.48 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 199 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Beriu | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beriu
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 trade98 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage64 · 14.6%
- Administrative and support services40 · 9.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37 · 8.4%
- Construction37 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing32 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical29 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)70 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)68 · 15.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities32 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings26 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering19 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beriu?
Beriu has 3,703 residents (2026), ranking 1,195 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beriu?
Beriu covers 197.1 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Beriu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beriu went from 3,402 to 3,703, a change of +8.8%.
Where is Beriu?
Beriu is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.790, longitude 23.191.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Beriu?
In Beriu, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Beriu?
In Beriu, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 55 m³ (2025), ranking 936 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Beriu?
The nearest to Beriu are Mărtinești (5.3 km), Orăștie (5.6 km), Orăștioara de Sus (6.6 km), Turdaș (8.0 km), Romos (9.6 km).