Ciorani: population and statistics
Ciorani has a population of 6,174 (2026) across 80.5 km², or 76.7 people per km². It ranks 531 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,174 residents
- 80.5 km²
- 77 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Ciorani ranks No. 29 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.2 ‰ in Ciorani, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Prahova County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 10.5 m³ in Ciorani, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Ciorani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (61 businesses).
Ciorani in numbers
Where is Ciorani?
Population of Ciorani over time
Ciorani had 6,749 residents in 2016 and 6,174 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,514 |
| 2022 | 6,440 |
| 2023 | 6,367 |
| 2024 | 6,316 |
| 2025 | 6,261 |
| 2026 | 6,174 |
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All indicators for Ciorani
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 | Ciorani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,039 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciorani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.46 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,934 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.11 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 910 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,940 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 462 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.2 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ciorani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.17 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 235 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 306 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 422 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciorani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.13 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,447 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciorani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 482 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciorani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,354 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.39 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,468 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciorani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciorani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 137 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciorani
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 trade71 · 29.0%
- Transport and storage34 · 13.9%
- Manufacturing23 · 9.4%
- Construction22 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services19 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 6.5%
- Other service activities11 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 24.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 14.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 12.7%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities16 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings14 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering9 · 3.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities9 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciorani?
Ciorani has 6,174 residents (2026), ranking 531 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciorani?
Ciorani covers 80.5 km², with a density of 77 people per km².
Is the population of Ciorani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciorani went from 6,749 to 6,174, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Ciorani?
Ciorani is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.833, longitude 26.400.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciorani?
In Ciorani, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ciorani?
In Ciorani, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 10.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,354 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Ciorani?
The nearest to Ciorani are Fulga (6.1 km), Sălciile (7.4 km), Adâncata (7.9 km), Drăgănești (7.9 km), Maia (9.7 km).