Prăjești: population and statistics
Prăjești has a population of 2,134 (2026) across 18.7 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 2,231 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,134 residents
- 18.7 km²
- 114 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Prăjești ranks No. 86 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.3 ‰ in Prăjești, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Bacău County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 37 ‰ in Prăjești, compared with an average of 135 ‰ in Bacău County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Prăjești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Prăjești in numbers
Where is Prăjești?
Population of Prăjești over time
Prăjești had 2,336 residents in 2016 and 2,134 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,200 |
| 2022 | 2,176 |
| 2023 | 2,152 |
| 2024 | 2,146 |
| 2025 | 2,163 |
| 2026 | 2,134 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,619 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Traian (3,294 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Prăjești
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 | Prăjești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prăjești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.50 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,146 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,289 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 985 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,470 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.6 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,870 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,538 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 894 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prăjești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.1 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,337 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prăjești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prăjești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.4 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,395 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.18 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 219 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prăjești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Prăjești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,079 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prăjești
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 trade17 · 17.2%
- Construction14 · 14.1%
- Transport and storage13 · 13.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.1%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.1%
- Real estate5 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 13.1%
- Construction of buildings11 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 11.1%
- Civil engineering10 · 10.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 8.1%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities5 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities5 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prăjești?
Prăjești has 2,134 residents (2026), ranking 2,231 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prăjești?
Prăjești covers 18.7 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Prăjești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prăjești went from 2,336 to 2,134, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Prăjești?
Prăjești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.653, longitude 26.985.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prăjești?
In Prăjești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,109 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prăjești?
In Prăjești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 37 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,079 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Prăjești?
The nearest to Prăjești are Traian (3.7 km), Săucești (3.7 km), Negri (5.4 km), Secuieni (7.5 km), Dămienești (8.9 km).