Iordăcheanu: population and statistics
Iordăcheanu has a population of 5,136 (2026) across 54.9 km², or 93.5 people per km². It ranks 717 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,136 residents
- 54.9 km²
- 94 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Iordăcheanu ranks No. 41 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Iordăcheanu, compared with an average of 1.73 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Iordăcheanu, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Iordăcheanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Iordăcheanu in numbers
Where is Iordăcheanu?
Population of Iordăcheanu over time
Iordăcheanu had 5,366 residents in 2016 and 5,136 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,215 |
| 2022 | 5,189 |
| 2023 | 5,156 |
| 2024 | 5,149 |
| 2025 | 5,134 |
| 2026 | 5,136 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,690 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gornet-Cricov, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Urlați (10,977 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Iordăcheanu
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 | Iordăcheanu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Iordăcheanu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.45 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,937 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,412 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,995 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 964 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388.4 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,774 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.6 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.19 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,868 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Iordăcheanu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.60 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 786 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 115 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 832 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Iordăcheanu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.17 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,418 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Iordăcheanu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Iordăcheanu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.4 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,703 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Iordăcheanu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Iordăcheanu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Iordăcheanu
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 trade70 · 26.3%
- Transport and storage35 · 13.2%
- Construction29 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services26 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing17 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 6.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation13 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 21.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 10.9%
- Construction of buildings25 · 9.4%
- Civil engineering18 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities10 · 3.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities10 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iordăcheanu?
Iordăcheanu has 5,136 residents (2026), ranking 717 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Iordăcheanu?
Iordăcheanu covers 54.9 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Iordăcheanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Iordăcheanu went from 5,366 to 5,136, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Iordăcheanu?
Iordăcheanu is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.055, longitude 26.241.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iordăcheanu?
In Iordăcheanu, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,412 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iordăcheanu?
In Iordăcheanu, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,010 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Iordăcheanu?
The nearest to Iordăcheanu are Gornet-Cricov (2.4 km), Urlați (7.1 km), Tătaru (7.9 km), Apostolache (8.2 km), Ceptura (8.4 km).