Berceni (Prahova County): population and statistics
Berceni has a population of 6,324 (2026) across 31.0 km², or 204 people per km². It ranks 510 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,324 residents
- 31.0 km²
- 204 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Berceni ranks No. 27 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.16 ‰ in Berceni, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Berceni, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Berceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (120 businesses).
Berceni in numbers
Where is Berceni?
Population of Berceni over time
Berceni had 6,383 residents in 2016 and 6,324 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,389 |
| 2022 | 6,344 |
| 2023 | 6,264 |
| 2024 | 6,308 |
| 2025 | 6,309 |
| 2026 | 6,324 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,343 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bucov (11,845 residents), 3.9 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 | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,846 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berceni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.14 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,734 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.48 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 454 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,488 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 638 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 393.4 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,729 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.0 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,052 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.27 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 977 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Berceni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.51 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 463 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 630 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 90 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berceni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.37 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,354 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berceni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berceni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 506 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Berceni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,761 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.16 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,723 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berceni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 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 trade151 · 23.3%
- Construction82 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing68 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services68 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage62 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical51 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 5.1%
- Other service activities32 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)120 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities77 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings52 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines49 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering42 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities38 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 4.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities27 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berceni?
Berceni has 6,324 residents (2026), ranking 510 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berceni?
Berceni covers 31.0 km², with a density of 204 people per km².
Is the population of Berceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berceni went from 6,383 to 6,324, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Berceni?
Berceni is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.933, longitude 26.100.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berceni?
In Berceni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.16 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,761 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berceni?
In Berceni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Berceni?
The nearest to Berceni are Bucov (3.9 km), Valea Călugărească (5.7 km), Ploiești (6.2 km), Bărcănești (6.8 km), Râfov (7.0 km).