Azuga: population and statistics
Azuga has a population of 4,340 (2026) across 82.9 km², or 52.4 people per km². It ranks 941 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,340 residents
- 82.9 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Azuga ranks No. 52 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 5,453 ‰ in Azuga, compared with an average of 1,019 ‰ in Prahova County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.46 ‰ in Azuga, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Azuga: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (97 businesses).
Azuga in numbers
Where is Azuga?
Population of Azuga over time
Azuga had 4,851 residents in 2016 and 4,340 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,571 |
| 2022 | 4,514 |
| 2023 | 4,464 |
| 2024 | 4,422 |
| 2025 | 4,365 |
| 2026 | 4,340 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,609 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bușteni (8,738 residents), 3.6 km away.
All indicators for Azuga
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 | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.69 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,863 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.00 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,029 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 929 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.8 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 883 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.69 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,372 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.14 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 615 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 762 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 50 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 482 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.76 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,067 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 139 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 655 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 | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 13.0 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 46 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5,453 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 44 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 135.0 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 87 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.6 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 503 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.86 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 681 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.46 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 122 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.38 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 85 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Azuga | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Azuga
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 trade121 · 18.1%
- Administrative and support services84 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services66 · 9.9%
- Transport and storage64 · 9.6%
- Construction58 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical52 · 7.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation40 · 6.0%
- Manufacturing37 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)97 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 11.0%
- Food and beverage service activities57 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 8.4%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 7.8%
- Rental and leasing activities48 · 7.2%
- Construction of buildings38 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities36 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities35 · 5.2%
- Accommodation34 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Azuga?
Azuga has 4,340 residents (2026), ranking 941 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Azuga?
Azuga covers 82.9 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Azuga growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Azuga went from 4,851 to 4,340, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Azuga?
Azuga is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.445, longitude 25.555.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Azuga?
In Azuga, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5,453 ‰ (2025), ranking 44 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Azuga?
In Azuga, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.46 ‰ (2024), ranking 122 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Azuga?
The nearest to Azuga are Bușteni (3.6 km), Predeal (6.9 km), Sinaia (11 km), Bran (17 km), Râșnov (18 km).