Călugăreni (Prahova County): population and statistics
Călugăreni has a population of 1,072 (2026) across 19.9 km², or 53.9 people per km². It ranks 3,014 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,072 residents
- 19.9 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Călugăreni ranks No. 96 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Călugăreni, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.3 in Călugăreni, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Călugăreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Călugăreni in numbers
Where is Călugăreni?
Population of Călugăreni over time
Călugăreni had 1,206 residents in 2016 and 1,072 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,129 |
| 2022 | 1,096 |
| 2023 | 1,104 |
| 2024 | 1,078 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
| 2026 | 1,072 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,787 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Jugureni, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeru (5,475 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Călugăreni
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 | Călugăreni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 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) | 14.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.86 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,123 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 801 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,792 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 747.2 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 180 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,216 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.7 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.93 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,615 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 47 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,331 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.7 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,874 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Călugăreni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Călugăreni
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 trade10 · 20.8%
- Manufacturing5 · 10.4%
- Construction5 · 10.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services5 · 10.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 10.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 8.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 8.3%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of beverages3 · 6.2%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 6.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3 · 6.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Călugăreni?
Călugăreni has 1,072 residents (2026), ranking 3,014 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Călugăreni?
Călugăreni covers 19.9 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Călugăreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Călugăreni went from 1,206 to 1,072, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Călugăreni?
Călugăreni is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.083, longitude 26.383.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călugăreni?
In Călugăreni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Călugăreni?
In Călugăreni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 148 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Călugăreni?
The nearest to Călugăreni are Jugureni (4.5 km), Vadu Săpat (5.2 km), Tătaru (6.5 km), Sângeru (7.0 km), Gura Vadului (7.5 km).