Plopu: population and statistics
Plopu has a population of 2,416 (2026) across 45.4 km², or 53.3 people per km². It ranks 1,980 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,416 residents
- 45.4 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Plopu ranks No. 74 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Plopu, compared with an average of 146 ‰ in Prahova County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 7 ‰ in Plopu, compared with an average of 1,019 ‰ in Prahova County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Plopu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Plopu in numbers
Where is Plopu?
Population of Plopu over time
Plopu had 2,383 residents in 2016 and 2,416 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,393 |
| 2022 | 2,375 |
| 2023 | 2,375 |
| 2024 | 2,372 |
| 2025 | 2,396 |
| 2026 | 2,416 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,354 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Călugărească (10,838 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Plopu
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 | Plopu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 246 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plopu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.84 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 656 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.97 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,230 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,001 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 509.1 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.6 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,581 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Plopu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.03 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 79 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 291 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 454 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plopu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.8 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.07 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plopu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Plopu | 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) | 7 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Plopu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.4 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 920 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Plopu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.83 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 389 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Plopu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,111 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Plopu
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 trade50 · 21.7%
- Transport and storage26 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 10.0%
- Construction22 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.0%
- Information and communication12 · 5.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 14.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 13.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings17 · 7.4%
- Civil engineering15 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 6.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing13 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities9 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plopu?
Plopu has 2,416 residents (2026), ranking 1,980 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plopu?
Plopu covers 45.4 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Plopu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plopu went from 2,383 to 2,416, a change of +1.4%.
Where is Plopu?
Plopu is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.013, longitude 26.142.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plopu?
In Plopu, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,111 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plopu?
In Plopu, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,183 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Plopu?
The nearest to Plopu are Valea Călugărească (6.1 km), Bălțești (6.9 km), Bucov (6.9 km), Urlați (7.4 km), Boldești-Scăeni (9.0 km).