Drajna: population and statistics
Drajna has a population of 5,165 (2026) across 55.6 km², or 92.9 people per km². It ranks 710 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,165 residents
- 55.6 km²
- 93 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Drajna ranks No. 40 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.32 ‰ in Drajna, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Drajna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (73 businesses).
Drajna in numbers
Where is Drajna?
Population of Drajna over time
Drajna had 5,419 residents in 2016 and 5,165 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,282 |
| 2022 | 5,239 |
| 2023 | 5,212 |
| 2024 | 5,212 |
| 2025 | 5,175 |
| 2026 | 5,165 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,789 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vălenii de Munte (13,172 residents), 3.6 km away.
All indicators for Drajna
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 | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,802 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.02 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 434 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,507 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,910 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 475 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 563.4 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 822 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,005 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,267 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.10 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 877 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 939 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.2 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,079 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.67 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,402 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.32 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 218 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 350 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.77 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Drajna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Drajna
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 trade103 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage74 · 16.5%
- Manufacturing43 · 9.6%
- Construction39 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services36 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical31 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation19 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 16.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines69 · 15.4%
- Specialised construction activities34 · 7.6%
- Construction of buildings25 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering21 · 4.7%
- Advertising and market research15 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Drajna?
Drajna has 5,165 residents (2026), ranking 710 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Drajna?
Drajna covers 55.6 km², with a density of 93 people per km².
Is the population of Drajna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Drajna went from 5,419 to 5,165, a change of −4.7%.
Where is Drajna?
Drajna is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.217, longitude 26.050.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Drajna?
In Drajna, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 2 m³ (2025), ranking 1,005 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Drajna?
In Drajna, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.32 ‰ (2024), ranking 218 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Drajna?
The nearest to Drajna are Vălenii de Munte (3.6 km), Teișani (3.6 km), Predeal-Sărari (5.1 km), Gura Vitioarei (7.5 km), Slănic (8.9 km).