Podenii Noi: population and statistics
Podenii Noi has a population of 4,805 (2026) across 37.6 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 811 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,805 residents
- 37.6 km²
- 128 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Podenii Noi ranks No. 44 by population.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Podenii Noi, compared with an average of 2.0 nights in Prahova County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Podenii Noi, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Podenii Noi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (46 businesses).
Podenii Noi in numbers
Where is Podenii Noi?
Population of Podenii Noi over time
Podenii Noi had 4,864 residents in 2016 and 4,805 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,847 |
| 2022 | 4,837 |
| 2023 | 4,846 |
| 2024 | 4,833 |
| 2025 | 4,817 |
| 2026 | 4,805 |
Did you know?
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,262 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Păcureți, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vălenii de Munte (13,172 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Podenii Noi
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 | Podenii Noi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Podenii Noi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.79 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,827 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,601 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,945 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,013 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.8 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.0 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,110 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Podenii Noi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.76 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 337 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 269 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 510 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Podenii Noi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,286 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Podenii Noi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 39 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Podenii Noi | 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) | 11 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,151 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 987 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Podenii Noi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.4 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,375 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Podenii Noi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Podenii Noi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Podenii Noi
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 trade52 · 23.2%
- Construction42 · 18.8%
- Transport and storage23 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services23 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing16 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 4.9%
- Other service activities11 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 20.5%
- Specialised construction activities40 · 17.9%
- Construction of buildings34 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 9.8%
- Civil engineering21 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 8.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities12 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Podenii Noi?
Podenii Noi has 4,805 residents (2026), ranking 811 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Podenii Noi?
Podenii Noi covers 37.6 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Podenii Noi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Podenii Noi went from 4,864 to 4,805, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Podenii Noi?
Podenii Noi is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.117, longitude 26.167.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Podenii Noi?
In Podenii Noi, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Podenii Noi?
In Podenii Noi, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,957 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Podenii Noi?
The nearest to Podenii Noi are Păcureți (3.6 km), Bălțești (6.5 km), Apostolache (7.3 km), Șoimari (7.5 km), Gornet (7.8 km).