Population density in Prahova
Population density in Prahova was 146.8 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to Eurostat, European Commission. That is down 0.4% from 2023. That is the 3rd highest of 42 areas in 2024.
Population density in Prahova, 2000 to 2024
All 25 values
| Period | inhabitants per km² |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 146.8 Estimated |
| 2023 | 147.4 Estimated |
| 2022 | 148 Estimated |
| 2021 | 151.2 Estimated |
| 2020 | 152.8 Estimated |
| 2019 | 152.8 |
| 2018 | 154.2 |
| 2017 | 157.5 |
| 2016 | 159 |
| 2015 | 160.7 |
| 2014 | 162 |
| 2013 | 163 |
| 2012 | 163.9 |
| 2011 | 174.7 |
| 2010 | 175.6 |
| 2009 | 176.2 |
| 2008 | 176.8 |
| 2007 | 177.5 |
| 2006 | 178.1 |
| 2005 | 178.8 |
| 2004 | 179.6 |
| 2003 | 180.2 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2001 | 183.3 |
| 2000 | 185.3 |
Compared with Sud-Muntenia and Romania and European Union (27)
| Place | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Prahova | 146.8 |
| Sud-Muntenia | 83.6 |
| Romania | 81.3 |
| European Union (27) | 109.7 |
Rankings
- Countries by population density
- EU countries by population density
- US states by population density
- NUTS 3 areas of Romania by population density
Definition
Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.
United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.
How to cite
Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.Use this data in your AI agent
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What is the population density in Prahova?
Population density in Prahova was 146.8 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to Eurostat, European Commission. That is down 0.4% from 2023. That is the 3rd highest of 42 areas in 2024.
Where does this figure come from?
Eurostat, European Commission. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-08.
What was the highest population density in Prahova?
185.3 inhabitants per km² in 2000, the highest value since 2000 in this series.