Măgurele (Prahova County): population and statistics
Măgurele has a population of 4,396 (2026) across 26.6 km², or 166 people per km². It ranks 924 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,396 residents
- 26.6 km²
- 166 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Măgurele ranks No. 51 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Măgurele, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.1 ‰ in Măgurele, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Măgurele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (84 businesses).
Măgurele in numbers
Where is Măgurele?
Population of Măgurele over time
Măgurele had 4,720 residents in 2016 and 4,396 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,566 |
| 2022 | 4,502 |
| 2023 | 4,474 |
| 2024 | 4,417 |
| 2025 | 4,389 |
| 2026 | 4,396 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,720 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dumbrăvești, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Boldești-Scăeni (11,367 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Măgurele
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 | Măgurele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,048 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) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Măgurele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.14 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,734 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 930 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,954 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,001 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,082 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.4 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.36 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 930 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Măgurele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.89 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 256 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 393 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 264 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Măgurele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 659 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.41 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 715 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Măgurele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Măgurele | 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 |
Health
| Indicator | Măgurele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Măgurele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Măgurele
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 trade117 · 23.0%
- Transport and storage68 · 13.4%
- Administrative and support services57 · 11.2%
- Construction48 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing44 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical38 · 7.5%
- Other service activities26 · 5.1%
- Real estate19 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)83 · 16.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings36 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities32 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering24 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities22 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy20 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Măgurele?
Măgurele has 4,396 residents (2026), ranking 924 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Măgurele?
Măgurele covers 26.6 km², with a density of 166 people per km².
Is the population of Măgurele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Măgurele went from 4,720 to 4,396, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Măgurele?
Măgurele is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.095, longitude 26.037.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgurele?
In Măgurele, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,650 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Măgurele?
In Măgurele, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,791 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Măgurele?
The nearest to Măgurele are Dumbrăvești (3.2 km), Gornet (3.4 km), Lipănești (4.5 km), Gura Vitioarei (6.2 km), Bălțești (6.5 km).