Cosminele: population and statistics
Cosminele has a population of 883 (2026) across 25.0 km², or 35.3 people per km². It ranks 3,090 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 883 residents
- 25.0 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Cosminele ranks No. 101 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,031 ‰ in Cosminele, compared with an average of 474.6 ‰ in Prahova County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 11.3 in Cosminele, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Cosminele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Cosminele in numbers
Where is Cosminele?
Population of Cosminele over time
Cosminele had 1,022 residents in 2016 and 883 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 935 |
| 2022 | 921 |
| 2023 | 924 |
| 2024 | 908 |
| 2025 | 891 |
| 2026 | 883 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,503 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aluniș (3,003 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Cosminele
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 | Cosminele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,597 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cosminele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.14 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 511 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 910 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,609 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,031 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 27 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,744 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cosminele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,298 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 | Cosminele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cosminele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.9 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,461 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Cosminele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 74 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cosminele
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 trade10 · 19.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 13.7%
- Construction6 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services6 · 11.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 9.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 7.8%
- Information and communication3 · 5.9%
- Other service activities3 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 7.8%
- Office administration and business support activities4 · 7.8%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering3 · 5.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cosminele?
Cosminele has 883 residents (2026), ranking 3,090 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cosminele?
Cosminele covers 25.0 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Cosminele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cosminele went from 1,022 to 883, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Cosminele?
Cosminele is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.150, longitude 25.883.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cosminele?
In Cosminele, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,031 ‰ (2025), ranking 27 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cosminele?
In Cosminele, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 74 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Cosminele?
The nearest to Cosminele are Aluniș (5.0 km), Vâlcănești (5.5 km), Vărbilău (6.1 km), Scorțeni (6.9 km), Telega (8.1 km).