Bârsești: population and statistics
Bârsești has a population of 1,232 (2026) across 26.3 km², or 46.8 people per km². It ranks 2,924 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,232 residents
- 26.3 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Bârsești ranks No. 73 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.9 ‰ in Bârsești, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Vrancea County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Bârsești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (15 businesses).
Bârsești in numbers
Where is Bârsești?
Population of Bârsești over time
Bârsești had 1,439 residents in 2016 and 1,232 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,351 |
| 2022 | 1,320 |
| 2023 | 1,299 |
| 2024 | 1,289 |
| 2025 | 1,250 |
| 2026 | 1,232 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vrancea County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,685 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Negrilești, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tulnici (4,014 residents), 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Bârsești
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 | Bârsești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,948 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bârsești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.01 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,086 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 657 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,983 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.3 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,067 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.2 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,043 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bârsești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.44 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bârsești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bârsești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.2 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,177 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Bârsești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bârsești
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 trade19 · 16.5%
- Construction17 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing12 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage12 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services8 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities15 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.0%
- Construction of buildings12 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 10.4%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.8%
- Forestry and logging8 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 4.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bârsești?
Bârsești has 1,232 residents (2026), ranking 2,924 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bârsești?
Bârsești covers 26.3 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Bârsești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bârsești went from 1,439 to 1,232, a change of −14.4%.
Where is Bârsești?
Bârsești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.917, longitude 26.733.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Bârsești?
In Bârsești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 657 (2025), ranking 2,983 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bârsești?
In Bârsești, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,948 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Bârsești?
The nearest to Bârsești are Negrilești (3.2 km), Tulnici (5.2 km), Păulești (5.4 km), Valea Sării (5.4 km), Vrâncioaia (5.9 km).