Plopeni: population and statistics
Plopeni has a population of 7,855 (2026) across 8.4 km², or 931 people per km². It ranks 377 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,855 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 931 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Plopeni ranks No. 23 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.36 km in Plopeni, compared with an average of 5.54 km in Prahova County and 4.84 km nationally.
Plopeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (118 businesses).
Plopeni in numbers
Where is Plopeni?
Population of Plopeni over time
Plopeni had 9,086 residents in 2016 and 7,855 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,601 |
| 2022 | 8,439 |
| 2023 | 8,281 |
| 2024 | 8,139 |
| 2025 | 7,998 |
| 2026 | 7,855 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,182 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cocorăștii Mislii, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băicoi (17,754 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Plopeni
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 | Plopeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,532 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plopeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.36 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,669 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,621 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,422 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 367 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 435.6 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 31.9 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,101 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Plopeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.18 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 816 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 888 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 29 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plopeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.1 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.02 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plopeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 210 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 373 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Plopeni | 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) | 198 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 627 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 511 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Plopeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.8 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,143 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.36 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,477 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Plopeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.27 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 374 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.76 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 461 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Plopeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 122 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 669 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Plopeni
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 trade162 · 22.9%
- Construction70 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services70 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing69 · 9.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical67 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage65 · 9.2%
- Other service activities37 · 5.2%
- Accommodation and food services36 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)118 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)93 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities67 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings45 · 6.4%
- Civil engineering37 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities29 · 4.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing28 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plopeni?
Plopeni has 7,855 residents (2026), ranking 377 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plopeni?
Plopeni covers 8.4 km², with a density of 931 people per km².
Is the population of Plopeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plopeni went from 9,086 to 7,855, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Plopeni?
Plopeni is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.046, longitude 25.954.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plopeni?
In Plopeni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.36 km (2025), ranking 2,669 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Plopeni?
In Plopeni, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 888 m³ (2025), ranking 29 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Plopeni?
The nearest to Plopeni are Cocorăștii Mislii (4.5 km), Păulești (5.2 km), Lipănești (5.3 km), Dumbrăvești (5.5 km), Boldești-Scăeni (6.3 km).