Ceptura: population and statistics
Ceptura has a population of 4,182 (2026) across 47.0 km², or 89.0 people per km². It ranks 1,003 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,182 residents
- 47.0 km²
- 89 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Ceptura ranks No. 55 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 75.5 m² in Ceptura, compared with an average of 50.6 m² in Prahova County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 347 ‰ in Ceptura, compared with an average of 246 ‰ in Prahova County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Ceptura: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Ceptura in numbers
Where is Ceptura?
Population of Ceptura over time
Ceptura had 4,647 residents in 2016 and 4,182 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,362 |
| 2022 | 4,292 |
| 2023 | 4,251 |
| 2024 | 4,233 |
| 2025 | 4,207 |
| 2026 | 4,182 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,583 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Fântânele, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Urlați (10,977 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Ceptura
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 | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.14 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 879 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,324 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 708 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 555.7 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 882 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.5 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 69 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.54 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 219 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 511 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 148 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 981 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.11 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 869 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 347 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 109 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,074 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 216 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 732 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.8 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,100 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.78 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 909 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 259 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ceptura | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ceptura
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 trade95 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage52 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing48 · 11.0%
- Administrative and support services46 · 10.5%
- Construction44 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 12.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings29 · 6.6%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering20 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 4.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ceptura?
Ceptura has 4,182 residents (2026), ranking 1,003 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ceptura?
Ceptura covers 47.0 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Ceptura growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ceptura went from 4,647 to 4,182, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Ceptura?
Ceptura is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.017, longitude 26.333.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Ceptura?
In Ceptura, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 75.5 m² (2025), ranking 69 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ceptura?
In Ceptura, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 347 ‰ (2024), ranking 109 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Ceptura?
The nearest to Ceptura are Fântânele (4.3 km), Vadu Săpat (4.6 km), Colceag (7.5 km), Călugăreni (8.4 km), Iordăcheanu (8.4 km).