Ploieşti Population 2026
Ploieşti has a population of 180,540, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇷🇴 Romania, located in Prahova. Roughly 1.0% of Romania's population lives here. It is about 10× smaller than Bucharest, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
180,540
Rank in Romania
#11
Coordinates
44.95°N, 26.02°E
~161 m elevation · Europe/Bucharest
Distance to capital (Bucharest)
58 km
36 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Prahova
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FAQ
What is the population of Ploieşti?
Ploieşti has a population of 180,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Romania.
What region is Ploieşti in?
Ploieşti is located in Prahova, Romania.
Is Ploieşti the capital of Romania?
No, the capital of Romania is Bucharest, about 58 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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