Prigoria: population and statistics
Prigoria has a population of 2,639 (2026) across 67.0 km², or 39.4 people per km². It ranks 1,816 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,639 residents
- 67.0 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Prigoria ranks No. 37 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.38 km in Prigoria, compared with an average of 2.56 km in Gorj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.5 ‰ in Prigoria, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Prigoria: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Prigoria in numbers
Where is Prigoria?
Neighbouring localities
- Roșia de Amaradia6.1 km · 2,832
- Bumbești-Pițic6.3 km · 1,901
- Bengești-Ciocadia6.7 km · 3,026
- Albeni7.3 km · 2,636
- Bustuchin10 km · 3,104
- Alimpești11 km · 1,654
- Alunu11 km · 3,896
- Săcelu13 km · 1,271
Localities of similar size
Population of Prigoria over time
Prigoria had 3,000 residents in 2016 and 2,639 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,803 |
| 2022 | 2,753 |
| 2023 | 2,717 |
| 2024 | 2,714 |
| 2025 | 2,671 |
| 2026 | 2,639 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,388 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Roșia de Amaradia, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Novaci (5,334 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Prigoria
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 | Prigoria | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,428 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prigoria | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.25 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 721 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.52 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,361 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,769 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 515.7 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prigoria | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.89 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prigoria | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prigoria | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.1 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 358 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.38 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,641 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prigoria | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Prigoria | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prigoria
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 trade51 · 27.0%
- Transport and storage31 · 16.4%
- Construction24 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing19 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services11 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation7 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 22.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings18 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 3.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prigoria?
Prigoria has 2,639 residents (2026), ranking 1,816 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prigoria?
Prigoria covers 67.0 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Prigoria growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prigoria went from 3,000 to 2,639, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Prigoria?
Prigoria is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.059, longitude 23.685.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prigoria?
In Prigoria, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.38 km (2025), ranking 1,641 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prigoria?
In Prigoria, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,693 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Prigoria?
The nearest to Prigoria are Roșia de Amaradia (6.1 km), Bumbești-Pițic (6.3 km), Bengești-Ciocadia (6.7 km), Albeni (7.3 km), Bustuchin (10 km).