Cornu: population and statistics
Cornu has a population of 4,120 (2026) across 15.6 km², or 263 people per km². It ranks 1,032 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,120 residents
- 15.6 km²
- 263 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Cornu ranks No. 57 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 75.1 m² in Cornu, compared with an average of 50.6 m² in Prahova County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Cornu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (111 businesses).
Cornu in numbers
Where is Cornu?
Population of Cornu over time
Cornu had 4,287 residents in 2016 and 4,120 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,192 |
| 2022 | 4,149 |
| 2023 | 4,131 |
| 2024 | 4,117 |
| 2025 | 4,112 |
| 2026 | 4,120 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,190 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpina (33,272 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Cornu
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 | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 368 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,887 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 796 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.11 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 621 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.31 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 168 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,630 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 572 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 638.3 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 453 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 75.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 72 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.88 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 270 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.20 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 302 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 783 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 45 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 306 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.07 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 242 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 310 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 307 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 512 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.5 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 269 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 72.1 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 168 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.17 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 221 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,533 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,035 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cornu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 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: Cornu
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 trade147 · 17.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical103 · 12.4%
- Administrative and support services99 · 11.9%
- Construction80 · 9.6%
- Transport and storage62 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing61 · 7.3%
- Information and communication53 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services43 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)111 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)108 · 13.0%
- Specialised construction activities71 · 8.6%
- Office administration and business support activities66 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings65 · 7.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities62 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines53 · 6.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy52 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities48 · 5.8%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing44 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cornu?
Cornu has 4,120 residents (2026), ranking 1,032 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cornu?
Cornu covers 15.6 km², with a density of 263 people per km².
Is the population of Cornu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cornu went from 4,287 to 4,120, a change of −3.9%.
Where is Cornu?
Cornu is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.157, longitude 25.703.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Cornu?
In Cornu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 75.1 m² (2025), ranking 72 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Cornu?
In Cornu, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 783 m³ (2025), ranking 45 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Cornu?
The nearest to Cornu are Câmpina (4.3 km), Breaza (4.6 km), Poiana Câmpina (5.1 km), Brebu (5.8 km), Provița de Sus (6.0 km).