Poienarii Burchii: population and statistics
Poienarii Burchii has a population of 4,409 (2026) across 49.1 km², or 89.9 people per km². It ranks 921 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,409 residents
- 49.1 km²
- 90 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Poienarii Burchii ranks No. 50 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 21.5 ‰ in Poienarii Burchii, compared with an average of 12.9 ‰ in Prahova County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.6% in Poienarii Burchii, compared with an average of 1.4% in Prahova County and 2.0% nationally.
Poienarii Burchii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Poienarii Burchii in numbers
Where is Poienarii Burchii?
Population of Poienarii Burchii over time
Poienarii Burchii had 4,836 residents in 2016 and 4,409 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,580 |
| 2022 | 4,508 |
| 2023 | 4,451 |
| 2024 | 4,452 |
| 2025 | 4,431 |
| 2026 | 4,409 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,871 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Șirna, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Periș (7,261 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Poienarii Burchii
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 | Poienarii Burchii | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,613 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poienarii Burchii | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.99 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,519 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,526 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,598 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 587 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 589.2 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 670 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.5 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poienarii Burchii | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.89 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 417 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 171 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 720 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poienarii Burchii | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,951 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.59 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poienarii Burchii | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poienarii Burchii | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 26.1 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,393 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poienarii Burchii | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 424 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 585 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poienarii Burchii | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poienarii Burchii
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 trade58 · 19.1%
- Transport and storage37 · 12.2%
- Construction29 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services28 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing27 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 7.6%
- Information and communication19 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 5.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 10.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 5.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 4.9%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities15 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities14 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poienarii Burchii?
Poienarii Burchii has 4,409 residents (2026), ranking 921 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poienarii Burchii?
Poienarii Burchii covers 49.1 km², with a density of 90 people per km².
Is the population of Poienarii Burchii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poienarii Burchii went from 4,836 to 4,409, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Poienarii Burchii?
Poienarii Burchii is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.750, longitude 26.017.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poienarii Burchii?
In Poienarii Burchii, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 213 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Poienarii Burchii?
In Poienarii Burchii, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 2,803 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Poienarii Burchii?
The nearest to Poienarii Burchii are Șirna (6.4 km), Gorgota (7.4 km), Tinosu (7.6 km), Ciolpani (7.8 km), Periș (8.0 km).