Valea Doftanei: population and statistics
Valea Doftanei has a population of 5,937 (2026) across 285.9 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 580 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,937 residents
- 285.9 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Valea Doftanei ranks No. 32 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.10 km in Valea Doftanei, compared with an average of 2.89 km in Prahova County and 3.05 km nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.65 ‰ in Valea Doftanei, compared with an average of 1.73 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Valea Doftanei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (171 businesses).
Valea Doftanei in numbers
Where is Valea Doftanei?
Neighbouring localities
- Secăria4.0 km · 1,067
- Comarnic8.6 km · 11,147
- Șotrile8.7 km · 3,241
- Breaza13 km · 15,069
- Brebu13 km · 6,734
- Bertea14 km · 2,793
- Sinaia14 km · 10,091
- Talea15 km · 934
All localities in Prahova County
Localities of similar size
Population of Valea Doftanei over time
Valea Doftanei had 6,697 residents in 2016 and 5,937 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,315 |
| 2022 | 6,240 |
| 2023 | 6,163 |
| 2024 | 6,084 |
| 2025 | 6,016 |
| 2026 | 5,937 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Prahova County for “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 40,048 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Secăria, 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Valea Doftanei
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 | Valea Doftanei | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,870 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) | 16.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 754 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Doftanei | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.21 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 155 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.65 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 28 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,584 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 342 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 603.7 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 592 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.6 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,538 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.22 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 184 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Doftanei | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.4 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 377 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.55 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 360 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Doftanei | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 96 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,078 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Doftanei | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.8 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 128 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,990 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 120 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76.0 ‰ | 26.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 148 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Doftanei | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.6 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 352 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.10 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,677 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Doftanei | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Doftanei | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Doftanei
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 trade209 · 19.7%
- Transport and storage146 · 13.8%
- Administrative and support services114 · 10.8%
- Construction100 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services97 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing72 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing68 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical67 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)171 · 16.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)157 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines120 · 11.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities94 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities92 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings72 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities66 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities61 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering59 · 5.6%
- Accommodation59 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Doftanei?
Valea Doftanei has 5,937 residents (2026), ranking 580 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Doftanei?
Valea Doftanei covers 285.9 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Doftanei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Doftanei went from 6,697 to 5,937, a change of −11.3%.
Where is Valea Doftanei?
Valea Doftanei is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.300, longitude 25.721.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Doftanei?
In Valea Doftanei, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.10 km (2025), ranking 1,677 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Doftanei?
In Valea Doftanei, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.65 ‰ (2025), ranking 28 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Doftanei?
The nearest to Valea Doftanei are Secăria (4.0 km), Comarnic (8.6 km), Șotrile (8.7 km), Breaza (13 km), Brebu (13 km).