Gura Vadului: population and statistics
Gura Vadului has a population of 1,978 (2026) across 35.7 km², or 55.5 people per km². It ranks 2,343 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,978 residents
- 35.7 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Gura Vadului ranks No. 81 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.5 ‰ in Gura Vadului, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Prahova County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 297 ‰ in Gura Vadului, compared with an average of 246 ‰ in Prahova County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Gura Vadului: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Gura Vadului in numbers
Where is Gura Vadului?
Population of Gura Vadului over time
Gura Vadului had 2,257 residents in 2016 and 1,978 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,084 |
| 2022 | 2,027 |
| 2023 | 2,024 |
| 2024 | 2,024 |
| 2025 | 2,013 |
| 2026 | 1,978 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,994 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Jugureni, 5.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mizil (15,183 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Gura Vadului
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 | Gura Vadului | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,098 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gura Vadului | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.62 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 808 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,627 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,216 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,022 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 614.8 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 546 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.4 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,600 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gura Vadului | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.9 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.02 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,641 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gura Vadului | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 177 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gura Vadului | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.3 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 294 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 825 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 258 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 533 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gura Vadului | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.3 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,495 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.93 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,108 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Gura Vadului | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 77 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gura Vadului
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 trade41 · 17.5%
- Manufacturing29 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage27 · 11.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services22 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.3%
- Construction13 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 15.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 13.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services23 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of beverages15 · 6.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy14 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 6.0%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gura Vadului?
Gura Vadului has 1,978 residents (2026), ranking 2,343 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gura Vadului?
Gura Vadului covers 35.7 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Gura Vadului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gura Vadului went from 2,257 to 1,978, a change of −12.4%.
Where is Gura Vadului?
Gura Vadului is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.050, longitude 26.467.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gura Vadului?
In Gura Vadului, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,098 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gura Vadului?
In Gura Vadului, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 297 ‰ (2024), ranking 177 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Gura Vadului?
The nearest to Gura Vadului are Jugureni (5.5 km), Năeni (5.7 km), Mizil (5.9 km), Vadu Săpat (6.6 km), Călugăreni (7.5 km).