Pucioasa: population and statistics
Pucioasa has a population of 13,951 (2026) across 40.8 km², or 342 people per km². It ranks 166 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 13,951 residents
- 40.8 km²
- 342 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Pucioasa ranks No. 4 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.23 ‰ in Pucioasa, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 189 ‰ in Pucioasa, compared with an average of 142 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Pucioasa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (294 businesses).
Pucioasa in numbers
Where is Pucioasa?
Population of Pucioasa over time
Pucioasa had 15,413 residents in 2016 and 13,951 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,781 |
| 2022 | 14,602 |
| 2023 | 14,391 |
| 2024 | 14,208 |
| 2025 | 14,081 |
| 2026 | 13,951 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,720 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Moțăieni, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgoviște (85,122 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Pucioasa
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 | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.78 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,090 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.43 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,396 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 166 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 458.5 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,914 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.0 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 503 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.90 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 638 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 461 m³ | 19,271 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 191 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.2 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.51 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,249 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 196 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 411 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 5.8 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 85 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 775 ‰ | 407 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 270 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 42.4 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 253 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.4 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 781 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.39 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 995 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.23 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 146 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pucioasa | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 189 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pucioasa
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 trade352 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage175 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing152 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical149 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services138 · 8.5%
- Construction123 · 7.6%
- Other service activities95 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services94 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)294 · 18.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)171 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines146 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities105 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings87 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities82 · 5.0%
- Real estate activities79 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities76 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities72 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities67 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pucioasa?
Pucioasa has 13,951 residents (2026), ranking 166 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pucioasa?
Pucioasa covers 40.8 km², with a density of 342 people per km².
Is the population of Pucioasa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pucioasa went from 15,413 to 13,951, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Pucioasa?
Pucioasa is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 45.074, longitude 25.434.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pucioasa?
In Pucioasa, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 146 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pucioasa?
In Pucioasa, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 189 ‰ (2025), ranking 148 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Pucioasa?
The nearest to Pucioasa are Moțăieni (3.2 km), Brănești (4.7 km), Vulcana-Băi (5.5 km), Fieni (5.5 km), Glodeni (6.5 km).