Apostolache: population and statistics
Apostolache has a population of 1,877 (2026) across 20.2 km², or 92.8 people per km². It ranks 2,443 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,877 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 93 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Apostolache ranks No. 84 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Apostolache, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.2 ‰ in Apostolache, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Prahova County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Apostolache: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Apostolache in numbers
Where is Apostolache?
Population of Apostolache over time
Apostolache had 2,107 residents in 2016 and 1,877 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,005 |
| 2022 | 1,972 |
| 2023 | 1,943 |
| 2024 | 1,922 |
| 2025 | 1,902 |
| 2026 | 1,877 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,833 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Chiojdeanca, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeru (5,475 residents), 6.2 km away.
All indicators for Apostolache
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 | Apostolache | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Apostolache | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.19 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 731 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.66 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 664 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,036 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,371 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 551.9 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,411 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Apostolache | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 28.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,680 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.13 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,552 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Apostolache | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Apostolache | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.4 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,632 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.94 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 873 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Apostolache | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.07 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 194 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Apostolache | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Apostolache
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 trade29 · 29.6%
- Transport and storage16 · 16.3%
- Construction14 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 10.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 4.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 17.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 16.3%
- Construction of buildings13 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 13.3%
- Civil engineering9 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Apostolache?
Apostolache has 1,877 residents (2026), ranking 2,443 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Apostolache?
Apostolache covers 20.2 km², with a density of 93 people per km².
Is the population of Apostolache growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Apostolache went from 2,107 to 1,877, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Apostolache?
Apostolache is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.128, longitude 26.259.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apostolache?
In Apostolache, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apostolache?
In Apostolache, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,614 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Apostolache?
The nearest to Apostolache are Chiojdeanca (4.3 km), Tătaru (4.5 km), Gornet-Cricov (6.0 km), Sângeru (6.2 km), Șoimari (7.0 km).