Cărbunești: population and statistics
Cărbunești has a population of 1,571 (2026) across 21.3 km², or 73.7 people per km². It ranks 2,671 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,571 residents
- 21.3 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Cărbunești ranks No. 91 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Cărbunești, compared with an average of 1,019 ‰ in Prahova County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.4 ‰ in Cărbunești, compared with an average of 12.9 ‰ in Prahova County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Cărbunești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Cărbunești in numbers
Where is Cărbunești?
Population of Cărbunești over time
Cărbunești had 1,741 residents in 2016 and 1,571 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,653 |
| 2022 | 1,618 |
| 2023 | 1,606 |
| 2024 | 1,590 |
| 2025 | 1,588 |
| 2026 | 1,571 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,986 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ariceștii Zeletin, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Posești (3,609 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Cărbunești
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 | Cărbunești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cărbunești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.89 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 374 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,016 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 891 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,649 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 567.2 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cărbunești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,051 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.64 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cărbunești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cărbunești | 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) | 0 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 686 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cărbunești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,292 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cărbunești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cărbunești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cărbunești
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 trade19 · 22.6%
- Construction14 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage12 · 14.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 4.8%
- Information and communication4 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 19.0%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 15.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 15.5%
- Construction of buildings12 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 13.1%
- Civil engineering10 · 11.9%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.0%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3 · 3.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy3 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cărbunești?
Cărbunești has 1,571 residents (2026), ranking 2,671 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cărbunești?
Cărbunești covers 21.3 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Cărbunești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cărbunești went from 1,741 to 1,571, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Cărbunești?
Cărbunești is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.233, longitude 26.200.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cărbunești?
In Cărbunești, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cărbunești?
In Cărbunești, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 281 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Cărbunești?
The nearest to Cărbunești are Ariceștii Zeletin (3.2 km), Surani (5.2 km), Posești (5.8 km), Șoimari (6.1 km), Calvini (8.0 km).