Șirna: population and statistics
Șirna has a population of 4,440 (2026) across 50.0 km², or 88.8 people per km². It ranks 909 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,440 residents
- 50.0 km²
- 89 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Șirna ranks No. 48 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 34 ‰ in Șirna, compared with an average of 246 ‰ in Prahova County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Șirna, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Șirna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (55 businesses).
Șirna in numbers
Where is Șirna?
Population of Șirna over time
Șirna had 4,867 residents in 2016 and 4,440 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,603 |
| 2022 | 4,548 |
| 2023 | 4,509 |
| 2024 | 4,494 |
| 2025 | 4,444 |
| 2026 | 4,440 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,003 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tinosu, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Puchenii Mari (7,815 residents), 9.4 km away.
All indicators for Șirna
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 | Șirna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,030 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șirna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.45 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 830 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.90 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,740 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,273 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 740 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 511.9 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.03 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 625 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Șirna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.52 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 361 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 216 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 612 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șirna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.1 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,441 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.70 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șirna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 34 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,811 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șirna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,886 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șirna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șirna | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șirna
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 trade81 · 22.0%
- Construction53 · 14.4%
- Transport and storage45 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services38 · 10.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing31 · 8.4%
- Other service activities18 · 4.9%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities51 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 13.8%
- Construction of buildings39 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 10.3%
- Civil engineering25 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 5.7%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing19 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy17 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șirna?
Șirna has 4,440 residents (2026), ranking 909 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șirna?
Șirna covers 50.0 km², with a density of 89 people per km².
Is the population of Șirna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șirna went from 4,867 to 4,440, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Șirna?
Șirna is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.796, longitude 25.967.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șirna?
In Șirna, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,811 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șirna?
In Șirna, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2024), ranking 1,902 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Șirna?
The nearest to Șirna are Tinosu (4.7 km), Poienarii Burchii (6.4 km), Cocorăștii Colț (6.8 km), Cornești (8.1 km), Puchenii Mari (9.4 km).