Târgșoru Vechi: population and statistics
Târgșoru Vechi has a population of 11,989 (2026) across 48.5 km², or 247 people per km². It ranks 190 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +17.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 11,989 residents
- 48.5 km²
- 247 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Târgșoru Vechi ranks No. 7 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 0.8 in Târgșoru Vechi, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.51 ‰ in Târgșoru Vechi, compared with an average of 1.57 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Târgșoru Vechi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (267 businesses).
Târgșoru Vechi in numbers
Where is Târgșoru Vechi?
Population of Târgșoru Vechi over time
Târgșoru Vechi had 10,227 residents in 2016 and 11,989 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,169 |
| 2022 | 11,314 |
| 2023 | 11,514 |
| 2024 | 11,701 |
| 2025 | 11,860 |
| 2026 | 11,989 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,790 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Brazi, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ploiești (205,427 residents), 8.3 km away.
All indicators for Târgșoru Vechi
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 | Târgșoru Vechi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,499 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgșoru Vechi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.41 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,661 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.92 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 149 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,765 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 223 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 397.4 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,690 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.0 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.51 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 102 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Târgșoru Vechi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.44 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 585 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 383 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 282 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgșoru Vechi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.34 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 412 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgșoru Vechi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 710 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 | Târgșoru Vechi | 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) | 506 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 364 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 636 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgșoru Vechi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 46.7 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 471 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.61 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 944 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgșoru Vechi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,518 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgșoru Vechi | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 78 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,116 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târgșoru Vechi
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 trade355 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage173 · 10.9%
- Construction170 · 10.7%
- Administrative and support services161 · 10.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical137 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing125 · 7.9%
- Other service activities96 · 6.1%
- Information and communication68 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)267 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)187 · 11.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines158 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities157 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings107 · 6.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities85 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering76 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities74 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy62 · 3.9%
- Rental and leasing activities62 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgșoru Vechi?
Târgșoru Vechi has 11,989 residents (2026), ranking 190 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgșoru Vechi?
Târgșoru Vechi covers 48.5 km², with a density of 247 people per km².
Is the population of Târgșoru Vechi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgșoru Vechi went from 10,227 to 11,989, a change of +17.2%.
Where is Târgșoru Vechi?
Târgșoru Vechi is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.895, longitude 25.940.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgșoru Vechi?
In Târgșoru Vechi, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,116 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgșoru Vechi?
In Târgșoru Vechi, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.51 ‰ (2025), ranking 102 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Târgșoru Vechi?
The nearest to Târgșoru Vechi are Brazi (4.9 km), Cocorăștii Colț (7.5 km), Mănești (7.8 km), Ploiești (8.3 km), Bărcănești (8.7 km).