Biliești: population and statistics
Biliești has a population of 2,434 (2026) across 21.4 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 1,960 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,434 residents
- 21.4 km²
- 114 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Biliești ranks No. 47 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 27 ‰ in Biliești, compared with an average of 167 ‰ in Vrancea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.60 km in Biliești, compared with an average of 2.68 km in Vrancea County and 3.05 km nationally.
Biliești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Biliești in numbers
Where is Biliești?
Population of Biliești over time
Biliești had 2,500 residents in 2016 and 2,434 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,440 |
| 2022 | 2,434 |
| 2023 | 2,444 |
| 2024 | 2,440 |
| 2025 | 2,450 |
| 2026 | 2,434 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,997 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vânători (7,145 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Biliești
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 | Biliești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biliești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.57 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,620 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.47 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,155 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,157 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 474.5 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.2 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,831 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.29 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 335 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biliești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.7 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.47 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biliești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Biliești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.0 m³ | 30.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,595 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.60 km | 2.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,418 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Biliești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Biliești | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Biliești
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 trade42 · 28.8%
- Transport and storage20 · 13.7%
- Manufacturing19 · 13.0%
- Construction18 · 12.3%
- Other service activities9 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services8 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 18.5%
- Construction of buildings17 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 9.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of furniture5 · 3.4%
- Civil engineering5 · 3.4%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biliești?
Biliești has 2,434 residents (2026), ranking 1,960 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Biliești?
Biliești covers 21.4 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Biliești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Biliești went from 2,500 to 2,434, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Biliești?
Biliești is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.733, longitude 27.333.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Biliești?
In Biliești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,996 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Biliești?
In Biliești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.60 km (2025), ranking 1,418 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Biliești?
The nearest to Biliești are Vânători (3.9 km), Movileni (4.5 km), Suraia (6.8 km), Răstoaca (9.0 km), Umbrărești (11 km).