Gornet: population and statistics
Gornet has a population of 2,644 (2026) across 21.8 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 1,810 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,644 residents
- 21.8 km²
- 121 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Gornet ranks No. 73 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.8 ‰ in Gornet, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Prahova County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Gornet, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Gornet: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (33 businesses).
Gornet in numbers
Where is Gornet?
Population of Gornet over time
Gornet had 2,905 residents in 2016 and 2,644 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,761 |
| 2022 | 2,747 |
| 2023 | 2,710 |
| 2024 | 2,696 |
| 2025 | 2,677 |
| 2026 | 2,644 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,052 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măgurele (4,396 residents), 3.4 km away.
All indicators for Gornet
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 | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gornet | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.19 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,047 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.27 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 823 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,243 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,977 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 470.1 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,763 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.2 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,588 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 849 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gornet | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.51 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 463 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 294 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 445 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gornet | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.89 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gornet | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gornet | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,156 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gornet | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 774 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 363 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gornet | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,204 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gornet
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 trade39 · 23.4%
- Construction22 · 13.2%
- Administrative and support services18 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing17 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage16 · 9.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 8.4%
- Information and communication9 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 19.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 16.2%
- Construction of buildings19 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities19 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 7.8%
- Civil engineering12 · 7.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 6.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gornet?
Gornet has 2,644 residents (2026), ranking 1,810 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gornet?
Gornet covers 21.8 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Gornet growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gornet went from 2,905 to 2,644, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Gornet?
Gornet is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.117, longitude 26.067.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gornet?
In Gornet, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gornet?
In Gornet, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Gornet?
The nearest to Gornet are Măgurele (3.4 km), Gura Vitioarei (4.5 km), Păcureți (6.2 km), Bălțești (6.2 km), Dumbrăvești (6.4 km).