Mizil: population and statistics
Mizil has a population of 15,183 (2026) across 19.2 km², or 791 people per km². It ranks 153 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,183 residents
- 19.2 km²
- 791 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Mizil ranks No. 4 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Mizil, compared with an average of 1,019 ‰ in Prahova County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.13 ‰ in Mizil, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Mizil: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (236 businesses).
Mizil in numbers
Where is Mizil?
Population of Mizil over time
Mizil had 16,516 residents in 2016 and 15,183 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,020 |
| 2022 | 15,866 |
| 2023 | 15,657 |
| 2024 | 15,524 |
| 2025 | 15,349 |
| 2026 | 15,183 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,688 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.7 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Fântânele, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ploiești (205,427 residents), 34 km away.
All indicators for Mizil
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 | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 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) | 8.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.82 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,476 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 6,007 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 175 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 395.6 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,710 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.5 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,033 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.13 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,894 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.54 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 875 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 236 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 568 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.4 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.84 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 417 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,287 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.92 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,110 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mizil | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 184 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mizil
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 trade294 · 23.5%
- Manufacturing123 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage120 · 9.6%
- Construction106 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services101 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical100 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services81 · 6.5%
- Other service activities69 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)236 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)156 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines98 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities93 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings74 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities72 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities65 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities64 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities54 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities53 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mizil?
Mizil has 15,183 residents (2026), ranking 153 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mizil?
Mizil covers 19.2 km², with a density of 791 people per km².
Is the population of Mizil growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mizil went from 16,516 to 15,183, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Mizil?
Mizil is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.000, longitude 26.441.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mizil?
In Mizil, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mizil?
In Mizil, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.13 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,894 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Mizil?
The nearest to Mizil are Fântânele (4.5 km), Gura Vadului (5.9 km), Vadu Săpat (6.0 km), Baba Ana (6.1 km), Ceptura (8.6 km).