Băicoi: population and statistics
Băicoi has a population of 17,754 (2026) across 68.0 km², or 261 people per km². It ranks 128 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 17,754 residents
- 68.0 km²
- 261 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Băicoi ranks No. 3 by population.
Băicoi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (402 businesses).
Băicoi in numbers
Where is Băicoi?
Population of Băicoi over time
Băicoi had 19,072 residents in 2016 and 17,754 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,592 |
| 2022 | 18,319 |
| 2023 | 18,102 |
| 2024 | 17,988 |
| 2025 | 17,917 |
| 2026 | 17,754 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,521 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Florești, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpina (33,272 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Băicoi
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 | Băicoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băicoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.79 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,827 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.86 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,609 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 119 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 484.9 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.8 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 735 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Băicoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.22 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 494 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 660 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 79 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băicoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 325 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.21 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 810 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băicoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 271 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 239 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 | Băicoi | 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) | 159 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 689 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băicoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.9 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 604 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.01 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 858 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băicoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 272 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băicoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băicoi
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 trade588 · 22.6%
- Transport and storage304 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services267 · 10.2%
- Construction247 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical236 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing230 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services128 · 4.9%
- Real estate110 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)402 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)359 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines262 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities222 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings155 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities142 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities133 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering120 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities115 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities110 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băicoi?
Băicoi has 17,754 residents (2026), ranking 128 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băicoi?
Băicoi covers 68.0 km², with a density of 261 people per km².
Is the population of Băicoi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băicoi went from 19,072 to 17,754, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Băicoi?
Băicoi is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.045, longitude 25.866.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Băicoi?
In Băicoi, “Existing dwellings” stands at 8,609 (2025), ranking 119 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Băicoi?
In Băicoi, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 660 m³ (2025), ranking 79 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Băicoi?
The nearest to Băicoi are Florești (5.3 km), Scorțeni (5.5 km), Cocorăștii Mislii (6.8 km), Plopeni (6.9 km), Bănești (7.6 km).