Șotrile: population and statistics
Șotrile has a population of 3,241 (2026) across 29.6 km², or 110 people per km². It ranks 1,423 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,241 residents
- 29.6 km²
- 110 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Șotrile ranks No. 66 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.8% in Șotrile, compared with an average of 1.4% in Prahova County and 2.0% nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Șotrile, compared with an average of 15.2 ‰ in Prahova County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Șotrile: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Șotrile in numbers
Where is Șotrile?
Population of Șotrile over time
Șotrile had 3,353 residents in 2016 and 3,241 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,327 |
| 2022 | 3,287 |
| 2023 | 3,273 |
| 2024 | 3,251 |
| 2025 | 3,261 |
| 2026 | 3,241 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,139 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Breaza (15,069 residents), 5.0 km away.
All indicators for Șotrile
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 | Șotrile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șotrile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.11 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,743 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.78 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 623 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,506 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,529 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 464.7 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,834 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.9 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,261 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,200 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șotrile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.23 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,371 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șotrile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șotrile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 381 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 439 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 858 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șotrile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șotrile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șotrile | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șotrile
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 trade46 · 18.2%
- Administrative and support services38 · 15.0%
- Transport and storage28 · 11.1%
- Construction27 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing20 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 6.7%
- Information and communication13 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 16.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 11.1%
- Construction of buildings27 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 9.5%
- Office administration and business support activities22 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 8.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities20 · 7.9%
- Civil engineering19 · 7.5%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 7.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șotrile?
Șotrile has 3,241 residents (2026), ranking 1,423 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șotrile?
Șotrile covers 29.6 km², with a density of 110 people per km².
Is the population of Șotrile growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șotrile went from 3,353 to 3,241, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Șotrile?
Șotrile is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.222, longitude 25.702.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Șotrile?
In Șotrile, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.8% (2026), ranking 276 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șotrile?
In Șotrile, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,847 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Șotrile?
The nearest to Șotrile are Breaza (5.0 km), Secăria (6.0 km), Comarnic (6.1 km), Brebu (6.7 km), Cornu (7.3 km).