Prejmer: population and statistics
Prejmer has a population of 9,902 (2026) across 58.6 km², or 169 people per km². It ranks 270 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,902 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 169 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Prejmer ranks No. 9 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.11 ‰ in Prejmer, compared with an average of 5.36 ‰ in Brașov County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 68.3 ‰ in Prejmer, compared with an average of 68.6 ‰ in Brașov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Prejmer: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (280 businesses).
Prejmer in numbers
Where is Prejmer?
Population of Prejmer over time
Prejmer had 9,620 residents in 2016 and 9,902 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,734 |
| 2022 | 9,755 |
| 2023 | 9,790 |
| 2024 | 9,794 |
| 2025 | 9,870 |
| 2026 | 9,902 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,210 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Chichiș, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săcele (36,758 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Prejmer
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 | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.32 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,449 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.46 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 163 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,091 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 269 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 413.1 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,528 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.0 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 328 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.11 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 48 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.56 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 789 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 484 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 167 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.3 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.04 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 492 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 290 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 194 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 310 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 508 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 694 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.3 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 563 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.17 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 380 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Prejmer | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 165 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prejmer
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 trade394 · 18.0%
- Administrative and support services253 · 11.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical212 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage210 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing195 · 8.9%
- Construction188 · 8.6%
- Real estate136 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services120 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)280 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)259 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities173 · 7.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines170 · 7.8%
- Office administration and business support activities141 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities136 · 6.2%
- Real estate activities136 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings122 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities119 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities109 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prejmer?
Prejmer has 9,902 residents (2026), ranking 270 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prejmer?
Prejmer covers 58.6 km², with a density of 169 people per km².
Is the population of Prejmer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prejmer went from 9,620 to 9,902, a change of +2.9%.
Where is Prejmer?
Prejmer is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.722, longitude 25.775.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prejmer?
In Prejmer, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.11 ‰ (2025), ranking 48 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prejmer?
In Prejmer, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 68.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 185 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Prejmer?
The nearest to Prejmer are Chichiș (5.4 km), Teliu (6.9 km), Hărman (7.1 km), Ilieni (7.7 km), Tărlungeni (8.0 km).