Prundeni: population and statistics
Prundeni has a population of 3,431 (2026) across 40.4 km², or 85.0 people per km². It ranks 1,316 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,431 residents
- 40.4 km²
- 85 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Prundeni ranks No. 22 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 57 ‰ in Prundeni, compared with an average of 127 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.1 ‰ in Prundeni, compared with an average of 5.1 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Prundeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Prundeni in numbers
Where is Prundeni?
Population of Prundeni over time
Prundeni had 4,130 residents in 2016 and 3,431 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,765 |
| 2022 | 3,673 |
| 2023 | 3,596 |
| 2024 | 3,521 |
| 2025 | 3,483 |
| 2026 | 3,431 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,654 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Mitrofani, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgășani (18,483 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Prundeni
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 | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 356 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.68 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 549 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,114 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 855 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.1 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 537 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.42 km | 3.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 284 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 451 m³ | 5,351 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 202 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.04 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 225 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 599 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 821 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,109 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.06 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 503 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,744 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Prundeni | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 57 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,837 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Prundeni
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 trade50 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage41 · 18.4%
- Manufacturing22 · 9.9%
- Construction21 · 9.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.2%
- Information and communication12 · 5.4%
- Other service activities11 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 14.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 8.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 3.6%
- Information service activities8 · 3.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy8 · 3.6%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities8 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Prundeni?
Prundeni has 3,431 residents (2026), ranking 1,316 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Prundeni?
Prundeni covers 40.4 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Prundeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Prundeni went from 4,130 to 3,431, a change of −16.9%.
Where is Prundeni?
Prundeni is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.737, longitude 24.248.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prundeni?
In Prundeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,837 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Prundeni?
In Prundeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,830 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Prundeni?
The nearest to Prundeni are Mitrofani (6.6 km), Dobroteasa (6.8 km), Crețeni (7.1 km), Vulturești (7.1 km), Orlești (7.4 km).