Scorțeni (Prahova County): population and statistics
Scorțeni has a population of 5,302 (2026) across 39.9 km², or 133 people per km². It ranks 672 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,302 residents
- 39.9 km²
- 133 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Scorțeni ranks No. 37 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.1 ‰ in Scorțeni, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.9 in Scorțeni, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Scorțeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (77 businesses).
Scorțeni in numbers
Where is Scorțeni?
Population of Scorțeni over time
Scorțeni had 5,754 residents in 2016 and 5,302 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,485 |
| 2022 | 5,417 |
| 2023 | 5,340 |
| 2024 | 5,281 |
| 2025 | 5,296 |
| 2026 | 5,302 |
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All indicators for Scorțeni
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 | Scorțeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,911 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.96 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,527 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.89 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,022 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,498 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 631 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 471.1 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.3 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,576 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,187 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.73 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 660 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 214 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 619 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.64 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,150 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,803 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.8 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 956 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.94 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 556 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Scorțeni | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 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: Scorțeni
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 trade92 · 23.5%
- Transport and storage48 · 12.2%
- Construction44 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services37 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing33 · 8.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical29 · 7.4%
- Other service activities26 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)77 · 19.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 12.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines42 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities40 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings35 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering23 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 5.6%
- Other personal service activities22 · 5.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scorțeni?
Scorțeni has 5,302 residents (2026), ranking 672 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Scorțeni?
Scorțeni covers 39.9 km², with a density of 133 people per km².
Is the population of Scorțeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Scorțeni went from 5,754 to 5,302, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Scorțeni?
Scorțeni is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.093, longitude 25.849.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scorțeni?
In Scorțeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,911 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Scorțeni?
In Scorțeni, “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 Scorțeni?
The nearest to Scorțeni are Bănești (4.9 km), Băicoi (5.5 km), Cocorăștii Mislii (6.7 km), Telega (6.8 km), Cosminele (6.9 km).