Sălciile: population and statistics
Sălciile has a population of 1,548 (2026) across 39.7 km², or 39.0 people per km². It ranks 2,689 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,548 residents
- 39.7 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Sălciile ranks No. 92 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.2 ‰ in Sălciile, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Prahova County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 646.0 ‰ in Sălciile, compared with an average of 474.6 ‰ in Prahova County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Sălciile: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Sălciile in numbers
Where is Sălciile?
Population of Sălciile over time
Sălciile had 1,844 residents in 2016 and 1,548 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,691 |
| 2022 | 1,630 |
| 2023 | 1,606 |
| 2024 | 1,577 |
| 2025 | 1,587 |
| 2026 | 1,548 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,564 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jilavele (3,015 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Sălciile
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 | Sălciile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,407 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălciile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.72 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,141 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,000 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,435 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 646.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 424 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.0 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălciile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.9 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.58 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,198 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălciile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălciile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.6 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,620 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.72 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 702 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălciile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 654 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălciile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 483 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălciile
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 trade34 · 27.6%
- Transport and storage19 · 15.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing11 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.3%
- Construction8 · 6.5%
- Real estate4 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 13.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.7%
- Fishing and aquaculture5 · 4.1%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălciile?
Sălciile has 1,548 residents (2026), ranking 2,689 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălciile?
Sălciile covers 39.7 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Sălciile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălciile went from 1,844 to 1,548, a change of −16.1%.
Where is Sălciile?
Sălciile is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.827, longitude 26.494.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălciile?
In Sălciile, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,020 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălciile?
In Sălciile, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 646.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 424 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Sălciile?
The nearest to Sălciile are Jilavele (5.1 km), Boldești-Gradiștea (6.3 km), Ciorani (7.4 km), Fulga (7.9 km), Adâncata (8.2 km).