Slănic: population and statistics
Slănic has a population of 4,842 (2026) across 39.8 km², or 122 people per km². It ranks 792 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −18.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,842 residents
- 39.8 km²
- 122 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Slănic ranks No. 42 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.7 ‰ in Slănic, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Prahova County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.41 ‰ in Slănic, compared with an average of 1.73 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Slănic: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (65 businesses).
Slănic in numbers
Where is Slănic?
Population of Slănic over time
Slănic had 5,944 residents in 2016 and 4,842 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,326 |
| 2022 | 5,203 |
| 2023 | 5,107 |
| 2024 | 4,986 |
| 2025 | 4,909 |
| 2026 | 4,842 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,580 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ștefești, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vălenii de Munte (13,172 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Slănic
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 | Slănic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Slănic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.08 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 890 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,891 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 486 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 597.1 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 631 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.5 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.45 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 874 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Slănic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.7 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.27 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Slănic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Slănic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 531 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 351 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.5 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 348 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Slănic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.4 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 281 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.09 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,312 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Slănic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Slănic | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 146 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 375 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Slănic
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 trade83 · 19.1%
- Administrative and support services46 · 10.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical43 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage35 · 8.0%
- Construction34 · 7.8%
- Information and communication34 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing27 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 14.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities33 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 6.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 5.5%
- Accommodation23 · 5.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy20 · 4.6%
- Construction of buildings19 · 4.4%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities18 · 4.1%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing18 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Slănic?
Slănic has 4,842 residents (2026), ranking 792 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Slănic?
Slănic covers 39.8 km², with a density of 122 people per km².
Is the population of Slănic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Slănic went from 5,944 to 4,842, a change of −18.5%.
Where is Slănic?
Slănic is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.233, longitude 25.939.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slănic?
In Slănic, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Slănic?
In Slănic, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.41 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,239 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Slănic?
The nearest to Slănic are Ștefești (2.7 km), Bertea (5.7 km), Teișani (5.8 km), Aluniș (6.5 km), Vărbilău (7.1 km).