Ploiești: population and statistics
Ploiești has a population of 205,427 (2026) across 58.3 km², or 3,526 people per km². It ranks 10 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 205,427 residents
- 58.3 km²
- 3,526 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Ploiești ranks No. 1 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 220 ‰ in Ploiești, compared with an average of 146 ‰ in Prahova County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Ploiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (5,038 businesses).
Ploiești in numbers
Where is Ploiești?
Population of Ploiești over time
Ploiești had 233,804 residents in 2016 and 205,427 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 221,869 |
| 2022 | 218,179 |
| 2023 | 214,573 |
| 2024 | 211,321 |
| 2025 | 207,958 |
| 2026 | 205,427 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Population density”.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,160 football pitches.
- Its population density is 38.8 times the national average.
All indicators for Ploiești
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 | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,400 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,504 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,619 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.17 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,420 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 91,815 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 10 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 446.9 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,048 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,832 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 908 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 537 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 127 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 174 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.76 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 410 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 71 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 146 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 711 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,005 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.1 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 422 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.68 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,399 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.50 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 119 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.11 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 175 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ploiești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 220 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 79 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ploiești
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 trade6,958 · 20.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical4,142 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services3,616 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage3,355 · 9.7%
- Construction2,677 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing2,603 · 7.6%
- Information and communication2,180 · 6.3%
- Other service activities1,733 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5,038 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)4,107 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines2,722 · 7.9%
- Specialised construction activities2,405 · 7.0%
- Office administration and business support activities2,083 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy1,938 · 5.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities1,923 · 5.6%
- Real estate activities1,727 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings1,596 · 4.6%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing1,481 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ploiești?
Ploiești has 205,427 residents (2026), ranking 10 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ploiești?
Ploiești covers 58.3 km², with a density of 3,526 people per km².
Is the population of Ploiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ploiești went from 233,804 to 205,427, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Ploiești?
Ploiești is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.941, longitude 26.023.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ploiești?
In Ploiești, “Existing dwellings” stands at 91,815 (2025), ranking 10 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ploiești?
In Ploiești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 220 ‰ (2025), ranking 79 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Ploiești?
The nearest to Ploiești are Blejoi (5.2 km), Bucov (5.6 km), Berceni (6.2 km), Brazi (6.7 km), Bărcănești (6.8 km).