Blejoi: population and statistics
Blejoi has a population of 9,915 (2026) across 20.2 km², or 491 people per km². It ranks 269 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 9,915 residents
- 20.2 km²
- 491 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Blejoi ranks No. 15 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.36 ‰ in Blejoi, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.71 ‰ in Blejoi, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Blejoi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (304 businesses).
Blejoi in numbers
Where is Blejoi?
Population of Blejoi over time
Blejoi had 8,814 residents in 2016 and 9,915 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,280 |
| 2022 | 9,379 |
| 2023 | 9,580 |
| 2024 | 9,763 |
| 2025 | 9,853 |
| 2026 | 9,915 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,826 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.4 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Păulești, 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Blejoi
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 | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 230 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.72 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,853 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.42 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,959 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 210 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 500.2 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,408 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 392 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.36 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 23 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.33 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 597 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 734 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 54 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.55 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 204 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 383 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 84 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.8 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 818 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.2 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 412 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 48.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 445 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.75 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 915 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.71 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 38 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Blejoi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Blejoi
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 trade451 · 22.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical226 · 11.1%
- Transport and storage211 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services203 · 10.0%
- Construction165 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing161 · 7.9%
- Real estate123 · 6.0%
- Other service activities93 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)304 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)278 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines158 · 7.7%
- Specialised construction activities142 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities123 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities114 · 5.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy106 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities104 · 5.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing102 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings97 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blejoi?
Blejoi has 9,915 residents (2026), ranking 269 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Blejoi?
Blejoi covers 20.2 km², with a density of 491 people per km².
Is the population of Blejoi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Blejoi went from 8,814 to 9,915, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Blejoi?
Blejoi is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.987, longitude 26.014.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blejoi?
In Blejoi, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.36 ‰ (2025), ranking 23 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Blejoi?
In Blejoi, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.71 ‰ (2024), ranking 38 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Blejoi?
The nearest to Blejoi are Păulești (4.0 km), Boldești-Scăeni (4.9 km), Ploiești (5.2 km), Bucov (5.9 km), Lipănești (7.7 km).