Râfov: population and statistics
Râfov has a population of 5,306 (2026) across 41.8 km², or 127 people per km². It ranks 671 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,306 residents
- 41.8 km²
- 127 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Râfov ranks No. 36 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Râfov, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.9 in Râfov, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Râfov: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (55 businesses).
Râfov in numbers
Where is Râfov?
Population of Râfov over time
Râfov had 5,399 residents in 2016 and 5,306 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,386 |
| 2022 | 5,350 |
| 2023 | 5,345 |
| 2024 | 5,311 |
| 2025 | 5,320 |
| 2026 | 5,306 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,847 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dumbrava, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bărcănești (9,130 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Râfov
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 | Râfov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Râfov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.48 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,640 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.45 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 744 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,357 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 688 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 444.2 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,087 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.5 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,549 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.26 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 562 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Râfov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.4 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,358 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.88 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,771 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Râfov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Râfov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.02 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,082 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Râfov | 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) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Râfov | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Râfov
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 trade88 · 25.2%
- Construction56 · 16.0%
- Administrative and support services40 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage30 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing23 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 6.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation11 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 15.8%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)47 · 13.5%
- Construction of buildings44 · 12.6%
- Civil engineering31 · 8.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities23 · 6.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities21 · 6.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 4.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy14 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Râfov?
Râfov has 5,306 residents (2026), ranking 671 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Râfov?
Râfov covers 41.8 km², with a density of 127 people per km².
Is the population of Râfov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Râfov went from 5,399 to 5,306, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Râfov?
Râfov is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.874, longitude 26.132.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râfov?
In Râfov, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,010 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Râfov?
In Râfov, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.9 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,697 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Râfov?
The nearest to Râfov are Dumbrava (5.4 km), Bărcănești (6.5 km), Berceni (7.0 km), Puchenii Mari (7.5 km), Valea Călugărească (9.8 km).