Șoimari: population and statistics
Șoimari has a population of 2,824 (2026) across 38.4 km², or 73.6 people per km². It ranks 1,701 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,824 residents
- 38.4 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Șoimari ranks No. 70 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.71 ‰ in Șoimari, compared with an average of 3.08 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 14.5 m³ in Șoimari, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Șoimari: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (28 businesses).
Șoimari in numbers
Where is Șoimari?
Population of Șoimari over time
Șoimari had 3,122 residents in 2016 and 2,824 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,964 |
| 2022 | 2,901 |
| 2023 | 2,872 |
| 2024 | 2,845 |
| 2025 | 2,838 |
| 2026 | 2,824 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,377 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Surani, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Podenii Noi (4,805 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Șoimari
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 | Șoimari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 622 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șoimari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.69 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 799 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,493 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,543 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 528.7 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,113 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.0 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 778 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șoimari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.71 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,772 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șoimari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 44 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șoimari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șoimari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șoimari | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șoimari
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 trade38 · 30.2%
- Construction30 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage22 · 17.5%
- Administrative and support services12 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing7 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.8%
- Other service activities3 · 2.4%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities28 · 22.2%
- Construction of buildings26 · 20.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 19.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 16.7%
- Civil engineering18 · 14.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șoimari?
Șoimari has 2,824 residents (2026), ranking 1,701 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șoimari?
Șoimari covers 38.4 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Șoimari growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șoimari went from 3,122 to 2,824, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Șoimari?
Șoimari is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.179, longitude 26.205.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șoimari?
In Șoimari, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.71 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,772 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Șoimari?
In Șoimari, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 14.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,146 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Șoimari?
The nearest to Șoimari are Surani (3.8 km), Chiojdeanca (5.0 km), Ariceștii Zeletin (5.6 km), Cărbunești (6.1 km), Păcureți (6.8 km).