Beștepe: population and statistics
Beștepe has a population of 1,621 (2026) across 63.6 km², or 25.5 people per km². It ranks 2,641 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,621 residents
- 63.6 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Beștepe ranks No. 35 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Beștepe, compared with an average of 2.2% in Tulcea County and 2.0% nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Beștepe, compared with an average of 0.73 ‰ in Tulcea County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Beștepe: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Beștepe in numbers
Where is Beștepe?
Population of Beștepe over time
Beștepe had 1,828 residents in 2016 and 1,621 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,771 |
| 2022 | 1,730 |
| 2023 | 1,694 |
| 2024 | 1,683 |
| 2025 | 1,658 |
| 2026 | 1,621 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,912 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nufăru (2,758 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Beștepe
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 | Beștepe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 133 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 542 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beștepe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.25 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 409 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.23 ‰ | 1.05 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,438 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 887 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,654 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.2 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 939 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.5 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,069 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beștepe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.4 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.70 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 602 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beștepe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 91 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,152 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Beștepe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.6 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 134 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,423 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 165 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138.8 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 82 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beștepe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 69.7 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 186 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Beștepe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beștepe | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beștepe
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 trade29 · 15.0%
- Transport and storage23 · 11.9%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 11.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation18 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.4%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 9.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities17 · 8.8%
- Accommodation15 · 7.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 7.3%
- Water transport14 · 7.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities12 · 6.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 4.7%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beștepe?
Beștepe has 1,621 residents (2026), ranking 2,641 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beștepe?
Beștepe covers 63.6 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Beștepe growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beștepe went from 1,828 to 1,621, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Beștepe?
Beștepe is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.102, longitude 29.012.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Beștepe?
In Beștepe, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beștepe?
In Beștepe, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Beștepe?
The nearest to Beștepe are Nufăru (6.5 km), Mahmudia (7.4 km), Maliuc (9.6 km), Valea Nucarilor (12 km), Murighiol (18 km).