Berbești: population and statistics
Berbești has a population of 5,005 (2026) across 53.3 km², or 93.9 people per km². It ranks 753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,005 residents
- 53.3 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Berbești ranks No. 11 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 464 ‰ in Berbești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.0 ‰ in Berbești, compared with an average of 50.8 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Berbești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (59 businesses).
Berbești in numbers
Where is Berbești?
Population of Berbești over time
Berbești had 5,567 residents in 2016 and 5,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,281 |
| 2022 | 5,210 |
| 2023 | 5,156 |
| 2024 | 5,073 |
| 2025 | 5,002 |
| 2026 | 5,005 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vâlcea County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,465 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Alunu, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băbeni (8,698 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Berbești
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 | Berbești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 202 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berbești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.11 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,743 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,030 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 927 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 405.6 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,602 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.5 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,590 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berbești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.8 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berbești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 464 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 44 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Berbești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,085 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,298 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berbești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,728 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,616 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berbești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berbești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 161 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 258 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berbești
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 trade71 · 24.7%
- Transport and storage61 · 21.3%
- Manufacturing21 · 7.3%
- Construction20 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 5.9%
- Other service activities17 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 4.9%
- Administrative and support services13 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines59 · 20.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 19.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 14.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities12 · 4.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods10 · 3.5%
- Civil engineering9 · 3.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berbești?
Berbești has 5,005 residents (2026), ranking 753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berbești?
Berbești covers 53.3 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Berbești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berbești went from 5,567 to 5,005, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Berbești?
Berbești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.988, longitude 23.868.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berbești?
In Berbești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 464 ‰ (2024), ranking 44 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berbești?
In Berbești, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,298 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Berbești?
The nearest to Berbești are Alunu (5.1 km), Sinești (5.3 km), Copăceni (7.6 km), Mateești (7.9 km), Roșia de Amaradia (10 km).