Baba Ana: population and statistics
Baba Ana has a population of 3,944 (2026) across 78.7 km², or 50.1 people per km². It ranks 1,102 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,944 residents
- 78.7 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Baba Ana ranks No. 58 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.80 ‰ in Baba Ana, compared with an average of 1.73 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.9 ‰ in Baba Ana, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Baba Ana: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Baba Ana in numbers
Where is Baba Ana?
Population of Baba Ana over time
Baba Ana had 4,146 residents in 2016 and 3,944 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,069 |
| 2022 | 4,005 |
| 2023 | 3,964 |
| 2024 | 3,939 |
| 2025 | 3,937 |
| 2026 | 3,944 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,017 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mizil (15,183 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Baba Ana
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 | Baba Ana | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 844 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baba Ana | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.73 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,349 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.80 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,673 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,296 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 424.2 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,362 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.79 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 424 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baba Ana | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.0 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.28 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baba Ana | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baba Ana | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,886 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.88 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 884 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baba Ana | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Baba Ana | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baba Ana
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 trade47 · 21.6%
- Transport and storage34 · 15.6%
- Administrative and support services26 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing23 · 10.6%
- Construction21 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 15.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 8.7%
- Office administration and business support activities18 · 8.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities14 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.1%
- Construction of buildings9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baba Ana?
Baba Ana has 3,944 residents (2026), ranking 1,102 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baba Ana?
Baba Ana covers 78.7 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Baba Ana growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baba Ana went from 4,146 to 3,944, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Baba Ana?
Baba Ana is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.966, longitude 26.501.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baba Ana?
In Baba Ana, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.80 ‰ (2025), ranking 389 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baba Ana?
In Baba Ana, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,436 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Baba Ana?
The nearest to Baba Ana are Mizil (6.1 km), Săhăteni (7.4 km), Amaru (8.1 km), Gura Vadului (9.7 km), Fântânele (10 km).