Breaza (Prahova County): population and statistics
Breaza has a population of 15,069 (2026) across 50.0 km², or 302 people per km². It ranks 154 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,069 residents
- 50.0 km²
- 302 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Breaza ranks No. 5 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 159 ‰ in Breaza, compared with an average of 146 ‰ in Prahova County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Breaza: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (344 businesses).
Breaza in numbers
Where is Breaza?
Population of Breaza over time
Breaza had 16,773 residents in 2016 and 15,069 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,860 |
| 2022 | 15,688 |
| 2023 | 15,454 |
| 2024 | 15,320 |
| 2025 | 15,176 |
| 2026 | 15,069 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,996 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cornu, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpina (33,272 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Breaza
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 | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,815 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.39 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,431 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.58 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 437 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 9,139 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 111 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 606.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 576 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.38 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 323 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.79 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 430 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 534 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 129 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.4 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.32 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 755 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 182 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 457 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 | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 399 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.3 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 457 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.2 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 884 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.38 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 456 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.33 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 360 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 760 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Breaza | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 159 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 268 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Breaza
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 trade434 · 19.6%
- Administrative and support services266 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage221 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical216 · 9.8%
- Construction191 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing170 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services126 · 5.7%
- Information and communication110 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)344 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)271 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines181 · 8.2%
- Office administration and business support activities176 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities172 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings145 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities141 · 6.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities128 · 5.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities119 · 5.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy112 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breaza?
Breaza has 15,069 residents (2026), ranking 154 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Breaza?
Breaza covers 50.0 km², with a density of 302 people per km².
Is the population of Breaza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Breaza went from 16,773 to 15,069, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Breaza?
Breaza is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.187, longitude 25.662.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Breaza?
In Breaza, “Existing dwellings” stands at 9,139 (2025), ranking 111 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Breaza?
In Breaza, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 159 ‰ (2025), ranking 268 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Breaza?
The nearest to Breaza are Cornu (4.6 km), Șotrile (5.0 km), Adunați (6.0 km), Provița de Sus (6.4 km), Comarnic (7.4 km).