Bănești: population and statistics
Bănești has a population of 5,418 (2026) across 21.4 km², or 253 people per km². It ranks 654 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,418 residents
- 21.4 km²
- 253 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Bănești ranks No. 35 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.6 ‰ in Bănești, compared with an average of 50.7 ‰ in Prahova County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Bănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (167 businesses).
Bănești in numbers
Where is Bănești?
Population of Bănești over time
Bănești had 5,643 residents in 2016 and 5,418 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,514 |
| 2022 | 5,424 |
| 2023 | 5,464 |
| 2024 | 5,464 |
| 2025 | 5,439 |
| 2026 | 5,418 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,997 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Scorțeni, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpina (33,272 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Bănești
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 | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.63 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 965 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.14 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 517 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,468 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 648 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.2 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 361 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 428 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.25 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 382 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 642 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 84 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 251 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.88 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 208 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 434 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 401 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.3 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,570 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,098 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bănești
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 trade204 · 18.3%
- Administrative and support services128 · 11.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical118 · 10.6%
- Construction114 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage108 · 9.7%
- Manufacturing105 · 9.4%
- Information and communication66 · 5.9%
- Other service activities61 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)167 · 15.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)153 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities110 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines93 · 8.4%
- Office administration and business support activities85 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings82 · 7.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities65 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering64 · 5.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities64 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities62 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bănești?
Bănești has 5,418 residents (2026), ranking 654 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bănești?
Bănești covers 21.4 km², with a density of 253 people per km².
Is the population of Bănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bănești went from 5,643 to 5,418, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Bănești?
Bănești is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.086, longitude 25.788.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bănești?
In Bănești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 251 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bănești?
In Bănești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 642 m³ (2025), ranking 84 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Bănești?
The nearest to Bănești are Scorțeni (4.9 km), Telega (5.3 km), Măgureni (5.5 km), Florești (5.9 km), Câmpina (6.1 km).