Bertea: population and statistics
Bertea has a population of 2,793 (2026) across 52.3 km², or 53.4 people per km². It ranks 1,731 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,793 residents
- 52.3 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Bertea ranks No. 71 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.2 ‰ in Bertea, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Prahova County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.07 ‰ in Bertea, compared with an average of 3.08 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Bertea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Bertea in numbers
Where is Bertea?
Population of Bertea over time
Bertea had 3,183 residents in 2016 and 2,793 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,988 |
| 2022 | 2,942 |
| 2023 | 2,893 |
| 2024 | 2,884 |
| 2025 | 2,837 |
| 2026 | 2,793 |
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All indicators for Bertea
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 | Bertea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,091 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bertea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.98 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,056 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,417 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,676 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.3 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,332 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bertea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,222 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.07 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,490 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bertea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bertea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 894 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 724 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bertea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.8 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,007 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bertea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,479 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bertea | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bertea
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 trade33 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage20 · 12.3%
- Construction16 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing13 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services13 · 8.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 17.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.5%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.9%
- Forestry and logging7 · 4.3%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bertea?
Bertea has 2,793 residents (2026), ranking 1,731 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bertea?
Bertea covers 52.3 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Bertea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bertea went from 3,183 to 2,793, a change of −12.3%.
Where is Bertea?
Bertea is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.233, longitude 25.867.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bertea?
In Bertea, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,091 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bertea?
In Bertea, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.07 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,490 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Bertea?
The nearest to Bertea are Ștefești (2.9 km), Aluniș (4.4 km), Slănic (5.7 km), Izvoarele (8.5 km), Cosminele (9.4 km).