Ștefești: population and statistics
Ștefești has a population of 2,141 (2026) across 43.7 km², or 49.0 people per km². It ranks 2,220 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,141 residents
- 43.7 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Ștefești ranks No. 78 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.9 m³ in Ștefești, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.3 ‰ in Ștefești, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Prahova County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Ștefești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Ștefești in numbers
Where is Ștefești?
Population of Ștefești over time
Ștefești had 2,381 residents in 2016 and 2,141 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,237 |
| 2022 | 2,219 |
| 2023 | 2,202 |
| 2024 | 2,170 |
| 2025 | 2,140 |
| 2026 | 2,141 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,119 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slănic (4,842 residents), 2.7 km away.
All indicators for Ștefești
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 | Ștefești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ștefești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.18 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 353 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,125 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,217 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,148 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,720 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 900 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ștefești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.5 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.40 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,235 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ștefești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ștefești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.9 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,637 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ștefești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ștefești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ștefești
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 trade19 · 18.6%
- Manufacturing12 · 11.8%
- Transport and storage10 · 9.8%
- Construction9 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 7.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 6.9%
- Administrative and support services7 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 13.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 8.8%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.8%
- Forestry and logging7 · 6.9%
- Construction of buildings7 · 6.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities7 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 5.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ștefești?
Ștefești has 2,141 residents (2026), ranking 2,220 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ștefești?
Ștefești covers 43.7 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Ștefești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ștefești went from 2,381 to 2,141, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Ștefești?
Ștefești is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.233, longitude 25.904.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Ștefești?
In Ștefești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.9 m³ (2025), ranking 2,637 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ștefești?
In Ștefești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,062 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Ștefești?
The nearest to Ștefești are Slănic (2.7 km), Bertea (2.9 km), Aluniș (4.8 km), Izvoarele (7.5 km), Vărbilău (8.0 km).