Comarnic: population and statistics
Comarnic has a population of 11,147 (2026) across 90.1 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 209 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,147 residents
- 90.1 km²
- 124 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Comarnic ranks No. 10 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.9 in Comarnic, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.0 ‰ in Comarnic, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Comarnic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (229 businesses).
Comarnic in numbers
Where is Comarnic?
Population of Comarnic over time
Comarnic had 12,478 residents in 2016 and 11,147 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,788 |
| 2022 | 11,623 |
| 2023 | 11,485 |
| 2024 | 11,358 |
| 2025 | 11,224 |
| 2026 | 11,147 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,620 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Secăria, 4.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpina (33,272 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Comarnic
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 | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.23 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,996 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 653 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,990 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 208 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 447.7 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,044 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.44 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 878 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.41 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 285 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 408 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 249 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.42 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.4 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 278 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 939 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 238 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 468 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.2 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,025 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.23 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 617 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Comarnic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,103 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Comarnic
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 trade285 · 22.3%
- Construction153 · 12.0%
- Transport and storage141 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services125 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing116 · 9.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical96 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services92 · 7.2%
- Other service activities52 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)229 · 17.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)148 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities138 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines135 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings114 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering88 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities81 · 6.3%
- Office administration and business support activities62 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities58 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities56 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Comarnic?
Comarnic has 11,147 residents (2026), ranking 209 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Comarnic?
Comarnic covers 90.1 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Comarnic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Comarnic went from 12,478 to 11,147, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Comarnic?
Comarnic is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.251, longitude 25.635.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Comarnic?
In Comarnic, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,103 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Comarnic?
In Comarnic, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,073 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Comarnic?
The nearest to Comarnic are Secăria (4.6 km), Șotrile (6.1 km), Talea (6.3 km), Breaza (7.4 km), Valea Doftanei (8.6 km).