Predeal: population and statistics
Predeal has a population of 4,416 (2026) across 64.8 km², or 68.1 people per km². It ranks 919 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,416 residents
- 64.8 km²
- 68 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Predeal ranks No. 25 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 39,637 ‰ in Predeal, compared with an average of 2,372 ‰ in Brașov County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Predeal: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (171 businesses).
Predeal in numbers
Where is Predeal?
Neighbouring localities
- Azuga6.9 km · 4,340
- Bușteni10 km · 8,738
- Râșnov13 km · 18,869
- Săcele15 km · 36,758
- Cristian16 km · 7,932
- Bran16 km · 5,216
- Brașov17 km · 282,707
- Sinaia17 km · 10,091
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Predeal over time
Predeal had 5,181 residents in 2016 and 4,416 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,803 |
| 2022 | 4,717 |
| 2023 | 4,596 |
| 2024 | 4,554 |
| 2025 | 4,469 |
| 2026 | 4,416 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,076 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Azuga, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bușteni (8,738 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Predeal
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 | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 605 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.16 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 212 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.49 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 733 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,992 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 449 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 677.5 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 318 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.2 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.98 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 195 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.19 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 64 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,937 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 4 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.8 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 77 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.40 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 718 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 296 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 184 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 81.9 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 8 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39,637 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 4 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,224 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 5 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 149.7 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 27 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.55 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 577 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.13 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 424 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.59 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 47 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Predeal | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Predeal
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 trade203 · 15.3%
- Accommodation and food services192 · 14.4%
- Administrative and support services177 · 13.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation106 · 8.0%
- Transport and storage105 · 7.9%
- Real estate93 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical89 · 6.7%
- Construction86 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)171 · 12.9%
- Accommodation150 · 11.3%
- Food and beverage service activities138 · 10.4%
- Rental and leasing activities114 · 8.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities105 · 7.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)104 · 7.8%
- Real estate activities93 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines89 · 6.7%
- Office administration and business support activities80 · 6.0%
- Specialised construction activities76 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Predeal?
Predeal has 4,416 residents (2026), ranking 919 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Predeal?
Predeal covers 64.8 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Predeal growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Predeal went from 5,181 to 4,416, a change of −14.8%.
Where is Predeal?
Predeal is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.505, longitude 25.579.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Predeal?
In Predeal, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,937 m³ (2025), ranking 4 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Predeal?
In Predeal, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 39,637 ‰ (2025), ranking 4 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Predeal?
The nearest to Predeal are Azuga (6.9 km), Bușteni (10 km), Râșnov (13 km), Săcele (15 km), Cristian (16 km).