Ariceștii Rahtivani: population and statistics
Ariceștii Rahtivani has a population of 8,009 (2026) across 81.5 km², or 98.3 people per km². It ranks 367 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,009 residents
- 81.5 km²
- 98 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Ariceștii Rahtivani ranks No. 22 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 818 ‰ in Ariceștii Rahtivani, compared with an average of 246 ‰ in Prahova County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Ariceștii Rahtivani: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (151 businesses).
Ariceștii Rahtivani in numbers
Where is Ariceștii Rahtivani?
Population of Ariceștii Rahtivani over time
Ariceștii Rahtivani had 8,129 residents in 2016 and 8,009 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,086 |
| 2022 | 8,055 |
| 2023 | 8,023 |
| 2024 | 8,069 |
| 2025 | 8,036 |
| 2026 | 8,009 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,412 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Filipeștii de Târg, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băicoi (17,754 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Ariceștii Rahtivani
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 | Ariceștii Rahtivani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ariceștii Rahtivani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.30 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 852 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,562 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 347 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.7 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,080 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.37 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 324 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ariceștii Rahtivani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 468 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,312 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 15 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ariceștii Rahtivani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.9 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 491 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ariceștii Rahtivani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 818 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 6 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ariceștii Rahtivani | 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) | 0 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ariceștii Rahtivani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 71.8 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 169 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ariceștii Rahtivani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ariceștii Rahtivani | 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) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ariceștii Rahtivani
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 trade226 · 19.1%
- Transport and storage152 · 12.8%
- Construction121 · 10.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical114 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services107 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing100 · 8.5%
- Real estate83 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services43 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)151 · 12.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)133 · 11.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines122 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities109 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities90 · 7.6%
- Real estate activities83 · 7.0%
- Construction of buildings82 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering65 · 5.5%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing60 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy59 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ariceștii Rahtivani?
Ariceștii Rahtivani has 8,009 residents (2026), ranking 367 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ariceștii Rahtivani?
Ariceștii Rahtivani covers 81.5 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Ariceștii Rahtivani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ariceștii Rahtivani went from 8,129 to 8,009, a change of −1.5%.
Where is Ariceștii Rahtivani?
Ariceștii Rahtivani is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.963, longitude 25.865.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ariceștii Rahtivani?
In Ariceștii Rahtivani, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 818 ‰ (2024), ranking 6 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ariceștii Rahtivani?
In Ariceștii Rahtivani, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,312 m³ (2025), ranking 15 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Ariceștii Rahtivani?
The nearest to Ariceștii Rahtivani are Filipeștii de Târg (6.8 km), Dărmănești (9.0 km), Păulești (9.0 km), Băicoi (9.2 km), Florești (9.4 km).