Puchenii Mari: population and statistics
Puchenii Mari has a population of 7,815 (2026) across 55.0 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 380 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,815 residents
- 55.0 km²
- 142 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Puchenii Mari ranks No. 24 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.3 in Puchenii Mari, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Puchenii Mari, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Puchenii Mari: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (145 businesses).
Puchenii Mari in numbers
Where is Puchenii Mari?
Population of Puchenii Mari over time
Puchenii Mari had 8,424 residents in 2016 and 7,815 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,168 |
| 2022 | 8,046 |
| 2023 | 7,960 |
| 2024 | 7,891 |
| 2025 | 7,872 |
| 2026 | 7,815 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,706 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gorgota, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgșoru Vechi (11,989 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Puchenii Mari
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 | Puchenii Mari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Puchenii Mari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.39 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,547 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,289 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,819 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 303 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 488.7 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,540 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.3 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 689 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,805 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Puchenii Mari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.58 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 565 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 327 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 379 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Puchenii Mari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 585 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.33 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Puchenii Mari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 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 | Puchenii Mari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,301 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Puchenii Mari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.02 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 221 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Puchenii Mari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,004 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Puchenii Mari
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 trade205 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage100 · 10.5%
- Construction98 · 10.3%
- Manufacturing97 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services95 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical80 · 8.4%
- Information and communication53 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)145 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)120 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities86 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines75 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings62 · 6.5%
- Office administration and business support activities49 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities45 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities39 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering38 · 4.0%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Puchenii Mari?
Puchenii Mari has 7,815 residents (2026), ranking 380 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Puchenii Mari?
Puchenii Mari covers 55.0 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Puchenii Mari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Puchenii Mari went from 8,424 to 7,815, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Puchenii Mari?
Puchenii Mari is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.817, longitude 26.083.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Puchenii Mari?
In Puchenii Mari, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Puchenii Mari?
In Puchenii Mari, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,805 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Puchenii Mari?
The nearest to Puchenii Mari are Gorgota (3.7 km), Tinosu (5.1 km), Râfov (7.5 km), Bărcănești (7.9 km), Poienarii Burchii (9.1 km).