Gornet-Cricov: population and statistics
Gornet-Cricov has a population of 2,012 (2026) across 28.0 km², or 72.0 people per km². It ranks 2,323 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,012 residents
- 28.0 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Gornet-Cricov ranks No. 80 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.8 ‰ in Gornet-Cricov, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 623.3 ‰ in Gornet-Cricov, compared with an average of 474.6 ‰ in Prahova County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Gornet-Cricov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Gornet-Cricov in numbers
Where is Gornet-Cricov?
Population of Gornet-Cricov over time
Gornet-Cricov had 2,267 residents in 2016 and 2,012 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,121 |
| 2022 | 2,088 |
| 2023 | 2,066 |
| 2024 | 2,043 |
| 2025 | 2,045 |
| 2026 | 2,012 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,916 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Iordăcheanu (5,136 residents), 2.4 km away.
All indicators for Gornet-Cricov
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 | Gornet-Cricov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,271 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 214 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gornet-Cricov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.47 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 479 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,640 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,254 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,958 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 623.3 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 505 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.8 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,758 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gornet-Cricov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.4 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.99 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,563 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gornet-Cricov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gornet-Cricov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.8 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,285 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gornet-Cricov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gornet-Cricov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gornet-Cricov
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 trade30 · 28.3%
- Construction17 · 16.0%
- Administrative and support services17 · 16.0%
- Transport and storage15 · 14.2%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 2.8%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 2.8%
- Other service activities3 · 2.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 19.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 17.9%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 14.2%
- Construction of buildings13 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 12.3%
- Civil engineering12 · 11.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 7.5%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gornet-Cricov?
Gornet-Cricov has 2,012 residents (2026), ranking 2,323 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gornet-Cricov?
Gornet-Cricov covers 28.0 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Gornet-Cricov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gornet-Cricov went from 2,267 to 2,012, a change of −11.2%.
Where is Gornet-Cricov?
Gornet-Cricov is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.075, longitude 26.253.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gornet-Cricov?
In Gornet-Cricov, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 214 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gornet-Cricov?
In Gornet-Cricov, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 623.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 505 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Gornet-Cricov?
The nearest to Gornet-Cricov are Iordăcheanu (2.4 km), Tătaru (5.7 km), Apostolache (6.0 km), Podenii Noi (8.2 km), Ceptura (9.0 km).