Ariceștii Zeletin: population and statistics
Ariceștii Zeletin has a population of 1,023 (2026) across 20.7 km², or 49.5 people per km². It ranks 3,040 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,023 residents
- 20.7 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Ariceștii Zeletin ranks No. 98 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.35 km in Ariceștii Zeletin, compared with an average of 5.54 km in Prahova County and 4.84 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.3 ‰ in Ariceștii Zeletin, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Ariceștii Zeletin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Ariceștii Zeletin in numbers
Where is Ariceștii Zeletin?
Population of Ariceștii Zeletin over time
Ariceștii Zeletin had 1,226 residents in 2016 and 1,023 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,134 |
| 2022 | 1,085 |
| 2023 | 1,063 |
| 2024 | 1,058 |
| 2025 | 1,049 |
| 2026 | 1,023 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,895 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Surani (1,728 residents), 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Ariceștii Zeletin
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 Zeletin | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 95 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 135 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ariceștii Zeletin | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.35 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 46 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.93 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 583 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 741 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,878 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 724.3 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 211 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.6 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,581 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ariceștii Zeletin | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.4 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,840 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.91 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 526 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ariceștii Zeletin | 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) | 6.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 520 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ariceștii Zeletin | 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) | 98 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 815 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 870 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ariceștii Zeletin | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,625 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ariceștii Zeletin | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 144 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 244 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ariceștii Zeletin | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 120 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ariceștii Zeletin
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 trade14 · 26.4%
- Construction7 · 13.2%
- Transport and storage7 · 13.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 13.2%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services3 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 20.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 18.9%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings4 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.5%
- Manufacture of furniture3 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering3 · 5.7%
- Accommodation3 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities3 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ariceștii Zeletin?
Ariceștii Zeletin has 1,023 residents (2026), ranking 3,040 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ariceștii Zeletin?
Ariceștii Zeletin covers 20.7 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Ariceștii Zeletin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ariceștii Zeletin went from 1,226 to 1,023, a change of −16.6%.
Where is Ariceștii Zeletin?
Ariceștii Zeletin is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.220, longitude 26.163.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ariceștii Zeletin?
In Ariceștii Zeletin, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.35 km (2025), ranking 46 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ariceștii Zeletin?
In Ariceștii Zeletin, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 95 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Ariceștii Zeletin?
The nearest to Ariceștii Zeletin are Surani (2.8 km), Cărbunești (3.2 km), Șoimari (5.6 km), Posești (5.8 km), Predeal-Sărari (6.0 km).