Sângeru: population and statistics
Sângeru has a population of 5,475 (2026) across 39.9 km², or 137 people per km². It ranks 643 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,475 residents
- 39.9 km²
- 137 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Sângeru ranks No. 34 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Sângeru, compared with an average of 1.78 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.18 ‰ in Sângeru, compared with an average of 1.73 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Sângeru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Sângeru in numbers
Where is Sângeru?
Population of Sângeru over time
Sângeru had 5,543 residents in 2016 and 5,475 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,509 |
| 2022 | 5,492 |
| 2023 | 5,472 |
| 2024 | 5,482 |
| 2025 | 5,475 |
| 2026 | 5,475 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,591 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tătaru, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mizil (15,183 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Sângeru
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 | Sângeru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sângeru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.85 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,550 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.18 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,418 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,209 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 788 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,636 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.9 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,059 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sângeru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,900 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.91 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,623 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sângeru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 33 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,845 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sângeru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sângeru | 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) | 0.18 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sângeru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 139 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 439 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sângeru
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 trade33 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage25 · 15.6%
- Construction24 · 15.0%
- Administrative and support services16 · 10.0%
- Manufacturing11 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.2%
- Information and communication9 · 5.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines23 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 13.1%
- Construction of buildings17 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.4%
- Publishing activities6 · 3.8%
- Advertising and market research6 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sângeru?
Sângeru has 5,475 residents (2026), ranking 643 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sângeru?
Sângeru covers 39.9 km², with a density of 137 people per km².
Is the population of Sângeru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sângeru went from 5,543 to 5,475, a change of −1.2%.
Where is Sângeru?
Sângeru is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.137, longitude 26.337.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sângeru?
In Sângeru, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sângeru?
In Sângeru, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.18 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,418 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Sângeru?
The nearest to Sângeru are Tătaru (3.9 km), Salcia (5.2 km), Apostolache (6.2 km), Chiojdeanca (6.4 km), Lapoș (6.9 km).