Tinosu: population and statistics
Tinosu has a population of 2,176 (2026) across 18.1 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 2,193 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,176 residents
- 18.1 km²
- 120 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Tinosu ranks No. 76 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.8 ‰ in Tinosu, compared with an average of 5.8 ‰ in Prahova County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 229 ‰ in Tinosu, compared with an average of 246 ‰ in Prahova County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Tinosu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Tinosu in numbers
Where is Tinosu?
Population of Tinosu over time
Tinosu had 2,419 residents in 2016 and 2,176 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,342 |
| 2022 | 2,302 |
| 2023 | 2,263 |
| 2024 | 2,236 |
| 2025 | 2,199 |
| 2026 | 2,176 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,539 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șirna (4,440 residents), 4.7 km away.
All indicators for Tinosu
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 | Tinosu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,354 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,134 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tinosu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.95 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,294 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.92 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,718 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 977 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,482 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 449.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.3 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,691 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.84 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 705 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tinosu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.31 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 376 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 244 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 552 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tinosu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.3 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 759 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.84 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tinosu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 229 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 332 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 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tinosu | 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 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.68 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 928 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tinosu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tinosu | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tinosu
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 trade52 · 21.7%
- Administrative and support services37 · 15.4%
- Transport and storage30 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.5%
- Construction18 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 6.2%
- Other service activities11 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 15.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 14.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 10.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities24 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.5%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities10 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings9 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tinosu?
Tinosu has 2,176 residents (2026), ranking 2,193 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tinosu?
Tinosu covers 18.1 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Tinosu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tinosu went from 2,419 to 2,176, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Tinosu?
Tinosu is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.818, longitude 26.018.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tinosu?
In Tinosu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,134 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tinosu?
In Tinosu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 229 ‰ (2024), ranking 332 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Tinosu?
The nearest to Tinosu are Șirna (4.7 km), Puchenii Mari (5.1 km), Gorgota (7.3 km), Brazi (7.4 km), Poienarii Burchii (7.6 km).