Mănești (Prahova County): population and statistics
Mănești has a population of 3,823 (2026) across 48.3 km², or 79.1 people per km². It ranks 1,149 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,823 residents
- 48.3 km²
- 79 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Mănești ranks No. 59 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Mănești, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 157 ‰ in Mănești, compared with an average of 246 ‰ in Prahova County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Mănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (50 businesses).
Mănești in numbers
Where is Mănești?
Population of Mănești over time
Mănești had 3,973 residents in 2016 and 3,823 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,868 |
| 2022 | 3,834 |
| 2023 | 3,828 |
| 2024 | 3,831 |
| 2025 | 3,839 |
| 2026 | 3,823 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,769 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cocorăștii Colț, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgșoru Vechi (11,989 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Mănești
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 | Mănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,698 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.46 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,649 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 783 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,887 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,070 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 493.6 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,485 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.31 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 959 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.88 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 418 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 330 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 375 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mănești | 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) | 2.35 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 157 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 557 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.9 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,409 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mănești
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 trade69 · 21.1%
- Construction41 · 12.5%
- Transport and storage40 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services35 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing20 · 6.1%
- Information and communication11 · 3.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 15.3%
- Specialised construction activities39 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 11.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 11.0%
- Construction of buildings23 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering23 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities22 · 6.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities16 · 4.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities12 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mănești?
Mănești has 3,823 residents (2026), ranking 1,149 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mănești?
Mănești covers 48.3 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Mănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mănești went from 3,973 to 3,823, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Mănești?
Mănești is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.867, longitude 25.850.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mănești?
In Mănești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mănești?
In Mănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 157 ‰ (2024), ranking 557 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Mănești?
The nearest to Mănești are Cocorăștii Colț (5.4 km), Vlădeni (6.0 km), Târgșoru Vechi (7.8 km), Dărmănești (8.2 km), Cornești (9.4 km).