Sinaia: population and statistics
Sinaia has a population of 10,091 (2026) across 88.5 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 258 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,091 residents
- 88.5 km²
- 114 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Sinaia ranks No. 14 by population.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 30,460 ‰ in Sinaia, compared with an average of 1,019 ‰ in Prahova County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Sinaia: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (379 businesses).
Sinaia in numbers
Where is Sinaia?
Neighbouring localities
- Bușteni7.3 km · 8,738
- Azuga11 km · 4,340
- Comarnic13 km · 11,147
- Secăria13 km · 1,067
- Talea14 km · 934
- Valea Doftanei14 km · 5,937
- Moroeni14 km · 5,005
- Predeal17 km · 4,416
All localities in Prahova County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sinaia over time
Sinaia had 11,549 residents in 2016 and 10,091 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,842 |
| 2022 | 10,669 |
| 2023 | 10,474 |
| 2024 | 10,347 |
| 2025 | 10,213 |
| 2026 | 10,091 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,402 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bușteni, 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Sinaia
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 | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,088 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 838 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.04 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,757 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.29 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,391 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 7,226 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 145 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 716.1 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 233 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) | 4.26 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 234 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.86 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 258 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,370 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 13 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.4 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 94 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.67 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 612 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 381 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 86 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 57.6 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 11 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30,460 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 7 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 471.3 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 27 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 86.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 109 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.35 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 780 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.96 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 80 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sinaia | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,084 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sinaia
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 trade447 · 18.0%
- Administrative and support services286 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services279 · 11.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical224 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage183 · 7.4%
- Real estate182 · 7.3%
- Construction159 · 6.4%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation156 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)379 · 15.3%
- Accommodation192 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities192 · 7.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)185 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities182 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities142 · 5.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines139 · 5.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities131 · 5.3%
- Rental and leasing activities124 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities117 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sinaia?
Sinaia has 10,091 residents (2026), ranking 258 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sinaia?
Sinaia covers 88.5 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Sinaia growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sinaia went from 11,549 to 10,091, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Sinaia?
Sinaia is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.350, longitude 25.551.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sinaia?
In Sinaia, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30,460 ‰ (2025), ranking 7 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sinaia?
In Sinaia, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,370 m³ (2025), ranking 13 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Sinaia?
The nearest to Sinaia are Bușteni (7.3 km), Azuga (11 km), Comarnic (13 km), Secăria (13 km), Talea (14 km).