Colceag: population and statistics
Colceag has a population of 4,330 (2026) across 59.2 km², or 73.1 people per km². It ranks 945 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,330 residents
- 59.2 km²
- 73 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Colceag ranks No. 53 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.24 km in Colceag, compared with an average of 5.54 km in Prahova County and 4.84 km nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.2 m³ in Colceag, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Colceag: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Colceag in numbers
Where is Colceag?
Population of Colceag over time
Colceag had 4,788 residents in 2016 and 4,330 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,505 |
| 2022 | 4,469 |
| 2023 | 4,450 |
| 2024 | 4,397 |
| 2025 | 4,358 |
| 2026 | 4,330 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,296 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tomșani, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mizil (15,183 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Colceag
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 | Colceag | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,615 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Colceag | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,568 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,310 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 713 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.6 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,581 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Colceag | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.62 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,028 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Colceag | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Colceag | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.2 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,405 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,301 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Colceag | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Colceag | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Colceag
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 trade53 · 23.2%
- Construction27 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage27 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing23 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 6.1%
- Other service activities12 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 9.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities10 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Colceag?
Colceag has 4,330 residents (2026), ranking 945 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Colceag?
Colceag covers 59.2 km², with a density of 73 people per km².
Is the population of Colceag growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Colceag went from 4,788 to 4,330, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Colceag?
Colceag is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.950, longitude 26.350.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Colceag?
In Colceag, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.24 km (2025), ranking 2,568 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Colceag?
In Colceag, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 9.2 m³ (2025), ranking 2,405 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Colceag?
The nearest to Colceag are Tomșani (4.4 km), Fântânele (6.1 km), Ceptura (7.5 km), Mizil (9.0 km), Fulga (9.9 km).