Prundu: population and statistics
Prundu has a population of 3,848 (2026) across 187.4 km², or 20.5 people per km². It ranks 1,135 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,848 residents
- 187.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Prundu ranks No. 20 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 91.0 m³ in Prundu, compared with an average of 46.9 m³ in Giurgiu County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Prundu, compared with an average of 1.40 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Prundu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (60 businesses).
Prundu in numbers
Where is Prundu?
Population of Prundu over time
Prundu had 4,272 residents in 2016 and 3,848 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,989 |
| 2022 | 3,938 |
| 2023 | 3,913 |
| 2024 | 3,873 |
| 2025 | 3,871 |
| 2026 | 3,848 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,254 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Greaca, 8.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Comana (6,209 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Prundu
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 | Prundu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,392 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prundu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.38 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,371 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,864 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,622 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,374 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.5 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,413 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.5 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,385 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prundu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.0 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.86 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prundu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 64 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prundu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 91.0 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 91 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.38 km | 3.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 998 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prundu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.70 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Prundu | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prundu
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 trade74 · 19.6%
- Transport and storage74 · 19.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing37 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services37 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 7.4%
- Manufacturing26 · 6.9%
- Construction21 · 5.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines60 · 15.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities54 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 10.1%
- Postal and courier activities31 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 5.6%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities20 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prundu?
Prundu has 3,848 residents (2026), ranking 1,135 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prundu?
Prundu covers 187.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Prundu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prundu went from 4,272 to 3,848, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Prundu?
Prundu is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 44.057, longitude 26.259.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Prundu?
In Prundu, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 91.0 m³ (2025), ranking 91 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prundu?
In Prundu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,575 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Prundu?
The nearest to Prundu are Greaca (8.2 km), Isvoarele (11 km), Gostinu (12 km), Gostinari (13 km), Băneasa (14 km).