Tătaru: population and statistics
Tătaru has a population of 712 (2026) across 20.4 km², or 34.9 people per km². It ranks 3,132 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 712 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Tătaru ranks No. 103 by population.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.40 ‰ in Tătaru, compared with an average of 0.52 ‰ in Prahova County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 14.0 in Tătaru, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Tătaru: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Tătaru in numbers
Where is Tătaru?
Population of Tătaru over time
Tătaru had 891 residents in 2016 and 712 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 804 |
| 2022 | 775 |
| 2023 | 768 |
| 2024 | 744 |
| 2025 | 726 |
| 2026 | 712 |
Did you know?
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeru (5,475 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Tătaru
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 | Tătaru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tătaru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.56 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 238 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 636 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,010 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 893.3 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 63 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tătaru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.1 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,337 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 | Tătaru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 506 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tătaru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.1 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,264 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Tătaru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 38 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Tătaru | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 33 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tătaru
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 trade9 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 21.6%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 10.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services3 · 8.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation3 · 8.1%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tătaru?
Tătaru has 712 residents (2026), ranking 3,132 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tătaru?
Tătaru covers 20.4 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Tătaru growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tătaru went from 891 to 712, a change of −20.1%.
Where is Tătaru?
Tătaru is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.108, longitude 26.308.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tătaru?
In Tătaru, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.40 ‰ (2024), ranking 38 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tătaru?
In Tătaru, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 33 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Tătaru?
The nearest to Tătaru are Sângeru (3.9 km), Apostolache (4.5 km), Gornet-Cricov (5.7 km), Călugăreni (6.5 km), Chiojdeanca (7.3 km).