Salcia (Prahova County): population and statistics
Salcia has a population of 878 (2026) across 21.6 km², or 40.7 people per km². It ranks 3,092 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 878 residents
- 21.6 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Salcia ranks No. 102 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Salcia, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Salcia, compared with an average of 3.08 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Salcia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (6 businesses).
Salcia in numbers
Where is Salcia?
Population of Salcia over time
Salcia had 1,043 residents in 2016 and 878 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 936 |
| 2022 | 923 |
| 2023 | 914 |
| 2024 | 900 |
| 2025 | 878 |
| 2026 | 878 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,021 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chiojdeanca (1,437 residents), 4.8 km away.
All indicators for Salcia
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 | Salcia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 696 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salcia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 590 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,050 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 672.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 36.9 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salcia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salcia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Salcia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Salcia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Salcia
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 trade6 · 21.4%
- Construction3 · 10.7%
- Transport and storage3 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services3 · 10.7%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salcia?
Salcia has 878 residents (2026), ranking 3,092 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Salcia?
Salcia covers 21.6 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Salcia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Salcia went from 1,043 to 878, a change of −15.8%.
Where is Salcia?
Salcia is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.183, longitude 26.324.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salcia?
In Salcia, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Salcia?
In Salcia, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Salcia?
The nearest to Salcia are Chiojdeanca (4.8 km), Sângeru (5.2 km), Calvini (7.3 km), Apostolache (7.9 km), Lapoș (8.1 km).