Izvoarele (Prahova County): population and statistics
Izvoarele has a population of 6,052 (2026) across 73.7 km², or 82.1 people per km². It ranks 557 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,052 residents
- 73.7 km²
- 82 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Izvoarele ranks No. 31 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.7 in Izvoarele, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.6 ‰ in Izvoarele, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Izvoarele: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (108 businesses).
Izvoarele in numbers
Where is Izvoarele?
Neighbouring localities
- Măneciu5.9 km · 9,777
- Slănic7.4 km · 4,842
- Ștefești7.5 km · 2,141
- Bertea8.5 km · 2,793
- Cerașu8.9 km · 4,192
- Teișani10 km · 3,411
- Aluniș12 km · 3,003
- Drajna14 km · 5,165
All localities in Prahova County
Localities of similar size
Population of Izvoarele over time
Izvoarele had 6,687 residents in 2016 and 6,052 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,357 |
| 2022 | 6,297 |
| 2023 | 6,219 |
| 2024 | 6,157 |
| 2025 | 6,114 |
| 2026 | 6,052 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,324 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Măneciu (9,777 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Izvoarele
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 | Izvoarele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.92 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,267 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.31 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 805 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,007 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 447 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.9 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,440 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,033 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,291 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.98 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,680 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 271 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 549 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.8 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 266 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.2 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,103 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Izvoarele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 989 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 | Izvoarele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Izvoarele
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 trade139 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage98 · 16.1%
- Administrative and support services67 · 11.0%
- Construction62 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 5.4%
- Manufacturing32 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)108 · 17.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines94 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities60 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings48 · 7.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities39 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering35 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities31 · 5.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities28 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Izvoarele?
Izvoarele has 6,052 residents (2026), ranking 557 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Izvoarele?
Izvoarele covers 73.7 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Izvoarele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Izvoarele went from 6,687 to 6,052, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Izvoarele?
Izvoarele is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.299, longitude 25.922.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Izvoarele?
In Izvoarele, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,808 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Izvoarele?
In Izvoarele, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,715 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Izvoarele?
The nearest to Izvoarele are Măneciu (5.9 km), Slănic (7.4 km), Ștefești (7.5 km), Bertea (8.5 km), Cerașu (8.9 km).