Păcureți: population and statistics
Păcureți has a population of 1,812 (2026) across 27.2 km², or 66.7 people per km². It ranks 2,498 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,812 residents
- 27.2 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Păcureți ranks No. 87 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.5 m³ in Păcureți, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.58 km in Păcureți, compared with an average of 4.79 km in Prahova County and 3.48 km nationally.
Păcureți: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Păcureți in numbers
Where is Păcureți?
Population of Păcureți over time
Păcureți had 2,107 residents in 2016 and 1,812 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,957 |
| 2022 | 1,931 |
| 2023 | 1,895 |
| 2024 | 1,881 |
| 2025 | 1,846 |
| 2026 | 1,812 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,805 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podenii Noi (4,805 residents), 3.6 km away.
All indicators for Păcureți
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 | Păcureți | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păcureți | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.66 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 232 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,102 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,225 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,009 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 676.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 324 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.2 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.10 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,076 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Păcureți | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.58 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 85 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 127 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 810 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păcureți | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.55 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păcureți | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păcureți | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,531 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Păcureți | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 114 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 846 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păcureți
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 trade21 · 28.8%
- Transport and storage12 · 16.4%
- Construction10 · 13.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 20.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 16.4%
- Construction of buildings10 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 11.0%
- Civil engineering6 · 8.2%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 6.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.1%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păcureți?
Păcureți has 1,812 residents (2026), ranking 2,498 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păcureți?
Păcureți covers 27.2 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Păcureți growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păcureți went from 2,107 to 1,812, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Păcureți?
Păcureți is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.141, longitude 26.137.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Păcureți?
In Păcureți, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,531 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păcureți?
In Păcureți, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.58 km (2025), ranking 85 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Which localities border Păcureți?
The nearest to Păcureți are Podenii Noi (3.6 km), Predeal-Sărari (5.9 km), Gornet (6.2 km), Surani (6.3 km), Șoimari (6.8 km).