Berceni (Ilfov County): population and statistics
Berceni has a population of 13,282 (2026) across 27.4 km², or 486 people per km². It ranks 172 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +128.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,282 residents
- 27.4 km²
- 486 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Berceni ranks No. 11 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.38 ‰ in Berceni, compared with an average of 12.82 ‰ in Ilfov County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.17 ‰ in Berceni, compared with an average of 6.59 ‰ in Ilfov County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Berceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (816 businesses).
Berceni in numbers
Where is Berceni?
Population of Berceni over time
Berceni had 5,826 residents in 2016 and 13,282 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,550 |
| 2022 | 9,108 |
| 2023 | 9,907 |
| 2024 | 10,916 |
| 2025 | 12,159 |
| 2026 | 13,282 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,832 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vidra, 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Berceni
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 | Berceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105.2 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 11 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,672 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.17 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 3 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 9,101 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 112 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 685.2 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 300 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 84.1 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 18 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.41 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 9 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.07 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 145 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 667 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 75 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 141.4 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 17 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.38 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 13 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 107 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.8 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,424 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Berceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.15 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,733 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berceni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 158 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berceni
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 trade1,032 · 19.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical610 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services592 · 10.9%
- Construction494 · 9.1%
- Transport and storage475 · 8.7%
- Information and communication358 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing357 · 6.6%
- Real estate335 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)816 · 15.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)580 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities431 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines339 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities335 · 6.2%
- Office administration and business support activities329 · 6.1%
- Construction of buildings326 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy323 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities292 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities275 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berceni?
Berceni has 13,282 residents (2026), ranking 172 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berceni?
Berceni covers 27.4 km², with a density of 486 people per km².
Is the population of Berceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berceni went from 5,826 to 13,282, a change of +128.0%.
Where is Berceni?
Berceni is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.310, longitude 26.206.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berceni?
In Berceni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.38 ‰ (2026), ranking 13 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berceni?
In Berceni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.17 ‰ (2025), ranking 3 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Berceni?
The nearest to Berceni are Vidra (6.6 km), Glina (7.3 km), Popești-Leordeni (8.3 km), Vărăști (9.3 km), Copăceni (9.6 km).