Brebu (Prahova County): population and statistics
Brebu has a population of 6,734 (2026) across 58.5 km², or 115 people per km². It ranks 462 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,734 residents
- 58.5 km²
- 115 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Brebu ranks No. 26 by population.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.0 ‰ in Brebu, compared with an average of 26.2 ‰ in Prahova County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.0 ‰ in Brebu, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Prahova County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Brebu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (105 businesses).
Brebu in numbers
Where is Brebu?
Population of Brebu over time
Brebu had 7,155 residents in 2016 and 6,734 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,952 |
| 2022 | 6,833 |
| 2023 | 6,802 |
| 2024 | 6,778 |
| 2025 | 6,779 |
| 2026 | 6,734 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,186 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Telega, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpina (33,272 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Brebu
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 | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,046 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.72 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,354 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.19 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,477 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,644 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 335 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 541.1 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.8 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 586 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.01 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 259 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.95 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 252 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 302 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 430 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,590 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.63 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 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 | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,170 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,350 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,067 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.64 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,186 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Brebu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Brebu
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 trade127 · 20.2%
- Administrative and support services78 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage73 · 11.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical66 · 10.5%
- Construction56 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing38 · 6.1%
- Information and communication34 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services32 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)105 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)83 · 13.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines58 · 9.2%
- Office administration and business support activities51 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities47 · 7.5%
- Construction of buildings41 · 6.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities38 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities37 · 5.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities34 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brebu?
Brebu has 6,734 residents (2026), ranking 462 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Brebu?
Brebu covers 58.5 km², with a density of 115 people per km².
Is the population of Brebu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Brebu went from 7,155 to 6,734, a change of −5.9%.
Where is Brebu?
Brebu is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.183, longitude 25.767.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brebu?
In Brebu, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,350 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Brebu?
In Brebu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,046 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Brebu?
The nearest to Brebu are Telega (5.7 km), Cornu (5.8 km), Câmpina (6.5 km), Șotrile (6.7 km), Breaza (8.2 km).