Albești-Paleologu: population and statistics
Albești-Paleologu has a population of 5,244 (2026) across 49.7 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 685 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,244 residents
- 49.7 km²
- 105 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Albești-Paleologu ranks No. 38 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.15 km in Albești-Paleologu, compared with an average of 2.89 km in Prahova County and 3.05 km nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 2 ‰ in Albești-Paleologu, compared with an average of 1,019 ‰ in Prahova County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Albești-Paleologu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (89 businesses).
Albești-Paleologu in numbers
Where is Albești-Paleologu?
Population of Albești-Paleologu over time
Albești-Paleologu had 5,580 residents in 2016 and 5,244 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,411 |
| 2022 | 5,361 |
| 2023 | 5,324 |
| 2024 | 5,306 |
| 2025 | 5,271 |
| 2026 | 5,244 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,965 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Călugărească (10,838 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Albești-Paleologu
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 | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 857 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.31 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,557 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.72 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,114 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,642 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 563 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.8 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,369 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,868 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.70 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 550 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 428 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 230 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.1 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 897 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.48 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,270 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,217 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,269 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.6 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,240 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.15 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,669 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Albești-Paleologu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Albești-Paleologu
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 trade124 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage74 · 14.1%
- Administrative and support services54 · 10.3%
- Construction46 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing39 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services34 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 6.5%
- Other service activities23 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines62 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities41 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities37 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings32 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities32 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering26 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities22 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albești-Paleologu?
Albești-Paleologu has 5,244 residents (2026), ranking 685 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Albești-Paleologu?
Albești-Paleologu covers 49.7 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Albești-Paleologu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Albești-Paleologu went from 5,580 to 5,244, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Albești-Paleologu?
Albești-Paleologu is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.950, longitude 26.217.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești-Paleologu?
In Albești-Paleologu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.15 km (2025), ranking 1,669 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Albești-Paleologu?
In Albești-Paleologu, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,217 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Albești-Paleologu?
The nearest to Albești-Paleologu are Valea Călugărească (4.4 km), Urlați (4.7 km), Tomșani (6.8 km), Plopu (9.2 km), Dumbrava (9.4 km).