Tomșani (Prahova County): population and statistics
Tomșani has a population of 4,136 (2026) across 43.3 km², or 95.4 people per km². It ranks 1,024 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,136 residents
- 43.3 km²
- 95 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Tomșani ranks No. 56 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 38.8 m² in Tomșani, compared with an average of 50.6 m² in Prahova County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 12.3 m³ in Tomșani, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Tomșani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (55 businesses).
Tomșani in numbers
Where is Tomșani?
Population of Tomșani over time
Tomșani had 4,412 residents in 2016 and 4,136 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,265 |
| 2022 | 4,204 |
| 2023 | 4,193 |
| 2024 | 4,165 |
| 2025 | 4,161 |
| 2026 | 4,136 |
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All indicators for Tomșani
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 | Tomșani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,667 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tomșani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.51 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,919 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,000 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) | 421.9 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,403 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.8 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,800 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.42 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 519 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tomșani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.34 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 289 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 277 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 490 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tomșani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.6 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,818 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tomșani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Tomșani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.3 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,256 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.71 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 555 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Tomșani | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 827 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.73 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 418 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Tomșani | 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) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Tomșani
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 trade73 · 24.7%
- Construction32 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage30 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services29 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing22 · 7.4%
- Other service activities21 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 14.9%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 10.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings20 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering13 · 4.4%
- Other personal service activities13 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tomșani?
Tomșani has 4,136 residents (2026), ranking 1,024 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Tomșani?
Tomșani covers 43.3 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Tomșani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Tomșani went from 4,412 to 4,136, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Tomșani?
Tomșani is in Prahova County. Latitude 44.933, longitude 26.300.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Tomșani?
In Tomșani, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 38.8 m² (2025), ranking 2,800 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Tomșani?
In Tomșani, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 12.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,256 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Tomșani?
The nearest to Tomșani are Colceag (4.4 km), Albești-Paleologu (6.8 km), Urlați (8.4 km), Ceptura (9.6 km), Fântânele (9.9 km).