Boldești-Scăeni: population and statistics
Boldești-Scăeni has a population of 11,367 (2026) across 34.9 km², or 326 people per km². It ranks 205 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,367 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 326 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Boldești-Scăeni ranks No. 9 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 189 ‰ in Boldești-Scăeni, compared with an average of 146 ‰ in Prahova County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Boldești-Scăeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (218 businesses).
Boldești-Scăeni in numbers
Where is Boldești-Scăeni?
Population of Boldești-Scăeni over time
Boldești-Scăeni had 11,602 residents in 2016 and 11,367 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,490 |
| 2022 | 11,403 |
| 2023 | 11,389 |
| 2024 | 11,399 |
| 2025 | 11,377 |
| 2026 | 11,367 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,891 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lipănești, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ploiești (205,427 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Boldești-Scăeni
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 | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,121 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.48 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,640 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.73 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 642 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,536 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 237 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 399.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,676 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.32 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 947 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.65 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 557 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 391 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 267 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.8 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 700 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.17 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 833 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 255 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 738 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.9 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 575 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.08 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,313 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Boldești-Scăeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 189 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 148 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boldești-Scăeni
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 trade290 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage154 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services144 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing134 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical118 · 8.7%
- Construction99 · 7.3%
- Other service activities77 · 5.7%
- Real estate60 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)218 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)165 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines124 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities92 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities79 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities75 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings60 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities60 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities59 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy56 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boldești-Scăeni?
Boldești-Scăeni has 11,367 residents (2026), ranking 205 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boldești-Scăeni?
Boldești-Scăeni covers 34.9 km², with a density of 326 people per km².
Is the population of Boldești-Scăeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boldești-Scăeni went from 11,602 to 11,367, a change of −2.0%.
Where is Boldești-Scăeni?
Boldești-Scăeni is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.030, longitude 26.030.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boldești-Scăeni?
In Boldești-Scăeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 189 ‰ (2025), ranking 148 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Boldești-Scăeni?
In Boldești-Scăeni, “Existing dwellings” stands at 4,536 (2025), ranking 237 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Boldești-Scăeni?
The nearest to Boldești-Scăeni are Lipănești (3.0 km), Blejoi (4.9 km), Păulești (6.0 km), Plopeni (6.3 km), Dumbrăvești (6.4 km).