Aluniș (Prahova County): population and statistics
Aluniș has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 26.8 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 26.8 km²
- 112 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Aluniș ranks No. 68 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.0 m³ in Aluniș, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 35.4 m² in Aluniș, compared with an average of 50.6 m² in Prahova County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Aluniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Aluniș in numbers
Where is Aluniș?
Population of Aluniș over time
Aluniș had 3,401 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,158 |
| 2022 | 3,100 |
| 2023 | 3,024 |
| 2024 | 2,996 |
| 2025 | 2,991 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,754 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bertea, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slănic (4,842 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Aluniș
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 | Aluniș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,993 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aluniș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.66 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,315 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.66 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,953 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,002 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 650.3 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 405 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.4 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,009 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aluniș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.33 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aluniș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aluniș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 911 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 821 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aluniș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,515 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Aluniș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Aluniș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aluniș
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 trade33 · 26.0%
- Manufacturing15 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services13 · 10.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 7.9%
- Construction9 · 7.1%
- Transport and storage9 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 7.1%
- Other service activities7 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 22.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 17.3%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 5.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 4.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 4.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 3.9%
- Advertising and market research5 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aluniș?
Aluniș has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aluniș?
Aluniș covers 26.8 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Aluniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aluniș went from 3,401 to 3,003, a change of −11.7%.
Where is Aluniș?
Aluniș is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.194, longitude 25.877.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Aluniș?
In Aluniș, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.0 m³ (2025), ranking 2,515 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Aluniș?
In Aluniș, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 35.4 m² (2025), ranking 3,009 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Aluniș?
The nearest to Aluniș are Bertea (4.4 km), Ștefești (4.8 km), Cosminele (5.0 km), Slănic (6.5 km), Vărbilău (6.8 km).