Drăgănești (Prahova County): population and statistics
Drăgănești has a population of 4,573 (2026) across 87.6 km², or 52.2 people per km². It ranks 876 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,573 residents
- 87.6 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Drăgănești ranks No. 47 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Drăgănești, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Drăgănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (58 businesses).
Drăgănești in numbers
Where is Drăgănești?
Population of Drăgănești over time
Drăgănești had 4,879 residents in 2016 and 4,573 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,697 |
| 2022 | 4,636 |
| 2023 | 4,605 |
| 2024 | 4,604 |
| 2025 | 4,596 |
| 2026 | 4,573 |
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All indicators for Drăgănești
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 | Drăgănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 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) | 10.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.03 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,046 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,275 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 739 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 497.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,432 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.2 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,533 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.10 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 619 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 68 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 914 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.75 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,893 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 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 | Drăgănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,065 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,536 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drăgănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drăgănești
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 trade75 · 22.4%
- Construction62 · 18.5%
- Manufacturing35 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage32 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services30 · 9.0%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 5.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 4.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities58 · 17.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 15.5%
- Construction of buildings47 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 13.4%
- Civil engineering30 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities16 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drăgănești?
Drăgănești has 4,573 residents (2026), ranking 876 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drăgănești?
Drăgănești covers 87.6 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Drăgănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drăgănești went from 4,879 to 4,573, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Drăgănești?
Drăgănești is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.833, longitude 26.300.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drăgănești?
In Drăgănești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,841 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Drăgănești?
In Drăgănești, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 68 m³ (2025), ranking 914 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Drăgănești?
The nearest to Drăgănești are Gherghița (4.5 km), Ciorani (7.9 km), Dumbrava (8.7 km), Rădulești (9.1 km), Olari (9.7 km).