Starchiojd: population and statistics
Starchiojd has a population of 3,298 (2026) across 84.1 km², or 39.2 people per km². It ranks 1,398 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,298 residents
- 84.1 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Starchiojd ranks No. 65 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Starchiojd, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 10.0 m³ in Starchiojd, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Starchiojd: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (53 businesses).
Starchiojd in numbers
Where is Starchiojd?
Population of Starchiojd over time
Starchiojd had 3,814 residents in 2016 and 3,298 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,540 |
| 2022 | 3,477 |
| 2023 | 3,437 |
| 2024 | 3,369 |
| 2025 | 3,329 |
| 2026 | 3,298 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,782 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bătrâni, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pătârlagele (6,952 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Starchiojd
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 | Starchiojd | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,645 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Starchiojd | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.37 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,955 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,745 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,208 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529.1 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,105 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Starchiojd | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.0 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,532 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.24 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 438 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Starchiojd | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 430 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 | Starchiojd | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.0 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,374 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Starchiojd | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Starchiojd | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Starchiojd
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 trade61 · 28.0%
- Transport and storage32 · 14.7%
- Construction21 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 24.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.3%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.9%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.1%
- Office administration and business support activities9 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles8 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Starchiojd?
Starchiojd has 3,298 residents (2026), ranking 1,398 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Starchiojd?
Starchiojd covers 84.1 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Starchiojd growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Starchiojd went from 3,814 to 3,298, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Starchiojd?
Starchiojd is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.317, longitude 26.183.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Starchiojd?
In Starchiojd, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,765 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Starchiojd?
In Starchiojd, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 10.0 m³ (2025), ranking 2,374 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Starchiojd?
The nearest to Starchiojd are Bătrâni (2.7 km), Chiojdu (5.0 km), Cătina (5.5 km), Posești (5.8 km), Cărbunești (9.4 km).