Berezeni: population and statistics
Berezeni has a population of 4,615 (2026) across 111.8 km², or 41.3 people per km². It ranks 865 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,615 residents
- 111.8 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Berezeni ranks No. 16 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Berezeni, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.7 ‰ in Berezeni, compared with an average of 22.9 ‰ in Vaslui County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Berezeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Berezeni in numbers
Where is Berezeni?
Population of Berezeni over time
Berezeni had 5,150 residents in 2016 and 4,615 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,813 |
| 2022 | 4,778 |
| 2023 | 4,722 |
| 2024 | 4,683 |
| 2025 | 4,646 |
| 2026 | 4,615 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,661 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vetrișoaia, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Murgeni (8,166 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Berezeni
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 | Berezeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Berezeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.15 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,482 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,947 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,009 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.9 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,403 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.2 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,704 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,091 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Berezeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.7 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.52 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,130 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Berezeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 359 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Berezeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.7 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,679 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.84 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,367 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Berezeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Berezeni | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Berezeni
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 trade38 · 26.2%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.2%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 10.3%
- Construction14 · 9.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.2%
- Manufacturing7 · 4.8%
- Real estate7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 19.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.4%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 10.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities7 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Berezeni?
Berezeni has 4,615 residents (2026), ranking 865 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Berezeni?
Berezeni covers 111.8 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Berezeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Berezeni went from 5,150 to 4,615, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Berezeni?
Berezeni is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.393, longitude 28.123.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berezeni?
In Berezeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Berezeni?
In Berezeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,976 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Berezeni?
The nearest to Berezeni are Vetrișoaia (7.6 km), Fălciu (9.7 km), Vutcani (11 km), Găgești (14 km), Dimitrie Cantemir (14 km).