Păulești (Prahova County): population and statistics
Păulești has a population of 8,552 (2026) across 51.3 km², or 167 people per km². It ranks 330 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +40.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,552 residents
- 51.3 km²
- 167 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Păulești ranks No. 19 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.75 ‰ in Păulești, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 82.0 m² in Păulești, compared with an average of 50.6 m² in Prahova County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Păulești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (331 businesses).
Păulești in numbers
Where is Păulești?
Population of Păulești over time
Păulești had 6,082 residents in 2016 and 8,552 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,926 |
| 2022 | 7,166 |
| 2023 | 7,481 |
| 2024 | 7,899 |
| 2025 | 8,261 |
| 2026 | 8,552 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,188 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Blejoi, 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Păulești
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 | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 63 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.24 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,037 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.34 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 59 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,337 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 248 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.1 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,335 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 82.0 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 24 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.64 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 52 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.36 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 170 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 721 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 62 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 71 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.48 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 86 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 351 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.8 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 880 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 246 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 802 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.6 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 913 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.04 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,079 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.75 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 34 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Păulești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Păulești
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 trade449 · 19.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical265 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services240 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage207 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing202 · 8.6%
- Construction200 · 8.5%
- Real estate144 · 6.1%
- Information and communication127 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)331 · 14.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)287 · 12.2%
- Specialised construction activities177 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines154 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities144 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy143 · 6.1%
- Office administration and business support activities134 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings127 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities124 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities117 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Păulești?
Păulești has 8,552 residents (2026), ranking 330 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Păulești?
Păulești covers 51.3 km², with a density of 167 people per km².
Is the population of Păulești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Păulești went from 6,082 to 8,552, a change of +40.6%.
Where is Păulești?
Păulești is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.000, longitude 25.967.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Păulești?
In Păulești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.75 ‰ (2024), ranking 34 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Păulești?
In Păulești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 82.0 m² (2025), ranking 24 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Păulești?
The nearest to Păulești are Blejoi (4.0 km), Plopeni (5.2 km), Boldești-Scăeni (6.0 km), Lipănești (7.5 km), Ploiești (7.9 km).