Prăjeni: population and statistics
Prăjeni has a population of 3,202 (2026) across 35.1 km², or 91.1 people per km². It ranks 1,445 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,202 residents
- 35.1 km²
- 91 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Prăjeni ranks No. 47 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.2 m³ in Prăjeni, compared with an average of 20.2 m³ in Botoșani County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 29 ‰ in Prăjeni, compared with an average of 133 ‰ in Botoșani County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Prăjeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (19 businesses).
Prăjeni in numbers
Where is Prăjeni?
Population of Prăjeni over time
Prăjeni had 3,442 residents in 2016 and 3,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,329 |
| 2022 | 3,318 |
| 2023 | 3,300 |
| 2024 | 3,274 |
| 2025 | 3,251 |
| 2026 | 3,202 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,923 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Plugari, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Scobinți (7,652 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Prăjeni
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 | Prăjeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,363 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prăjeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.28 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,980 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,694 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,267 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529.0 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,647 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.12 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 360 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prăjeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.0 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prăjeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 29 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,958 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prăjeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.2 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,507 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.09 km | 2.24 km | 4.05 km | ranked 385 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prăjeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Prăjeni | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prăjeni
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 trade28 · 25.9%
- Construction19 · 17.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 12.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities19 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 15.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 11.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 9.3%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities4 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prăjeni?
Prăjeni has 3,202 residents (2026), ranking 1,445 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prăjeni?
Prăjeni covers 35.1 km², with a density of 91 people per km².
Is the population of Prăjeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prăjeni went from 3,442 to 3,202, a change of −7.0%.
Where is Prăjeni?
Prăjeni is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.497, longitude 27.026.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Prăjeni?
In Prăjeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,507 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prăjeni?
In Prăjeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,958 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Prăjeni?
The nearest to Prăjeni are Plugari (7.4 km), Scobinți (11 km), Hârlău (12 km), Șipote (12 km), Ceplenița (13 km).