Bălțești: population and statistics
Bălțești has a population of 3,636 (2026) across 36.7 km², or 99.2 people per km². It ranks 1,224 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,636 residents
- 36.7 km²
- 99 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Bălțești ranks No. 60 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.28 ‰ in Bălțești, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 38.7 m² in Bălțești, compared with an average of 50.6 m² in Prahova County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Bălțești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Bălțești in numbers
Where is Bălțești?
Population of Bălțești over time
Bălțești had 3,786 residents in 2016 and 3,636 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,719 |
| 2022 | 3,708 |
| 2023 | 3,681 |
| 2024 | 3,653 |
| 2025 | 3,652 |
| 2026 | 3,636 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,134 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gornet, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Boldești-Scăeni (11,367 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Bălțești
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 | Bălțești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bălțești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.24 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,037 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.38 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,321 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,413 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,682 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388.6 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,771 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bălțești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.56 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 872 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 123 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 816 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bălțești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.20 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,489 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bălțești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 73 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bălțești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.8 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,285 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bălțești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bălțești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bălțești
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 trade30 · 20.3%
- Construction23 · 15.5%
- Transport and storage21 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services14 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing13 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.1%
- Information and communication5 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 13.5%
- Construction of buildings18 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 10.8%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering9 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bălțești?
Bălțești has 3,636 residents (2026), ranking 1,224 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bălțești?
Bălțești covers 36.7 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Bălțești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bălțești went from 3,786 to 3,636, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Bălțești?
Bălțești is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.072, longitude 26.113.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bălțești?
In Bălțești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.28 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,510 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Bălțești?
In Bălțești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 38.7 m² (2025), ranking 2,811 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Bălțești?
The nearest to Bălțești are Gornet (6.2 km), Podenii Noi (6.5 km), Măgurele (6.5 km), Plopu (6.9 km), Lipănești (7.5 km).