Beciu: population and statistics
Beciu has a population of 1,524 (2026) across 36.4 km², or 41.9 people per km². It ranks 2,707 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,524 residents
- 36.4 km²
- 42 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Beciu ranks No. 73 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.6 ‰ in Beciu, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Beciu, compared with an average of 163 ‰ in Teleorman County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Beciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Beciu in numbers
Where is Beciu?
Population of Beciu over time
Beciu had 1,631 residents in 2016 and 1,524 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,565 |
| 2022 | 1,572 |
| 2023 | 1,559 |
| 2024 | 1,578 |
| 2025 | 1,554 |
| 2026 | 1,524 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,098 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Plopii-Slăvitești, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scărișoara (2,905 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Beciu
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 | Beciu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 125 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beciu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.97 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,776 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 768 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,840 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.9 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.0 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,972 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beciu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.4 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beciu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beciu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.8 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,001 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Beciu | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 458 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beciu
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 trade13 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage10 · 16.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 14.5%
- Construction7 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 9.7%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 4.8%
- Water supply, sewerage and waste management3 · 4.8%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 16.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 14.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 8.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.5%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply3 · 4.8%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beciu?
Beciu has 1,524 residents (2026), ranking 2,707 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beciu?
Beciu covers 36.4 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Beciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beciu went from 1,631 to 1,524, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Beciu?
Beciu is in Teleorman County. Latitude 44.015, longitude 24.678.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beciu?
In Beciu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 125 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beciu?
In Beciu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Beciu?
The nearest to Beciu are Plopii-Slăvitești (5.1 km), Sprâncenata (6.0 km), Crângeni (9.1 km), Scărișoara (10 km), Radomirești (11 km).