Parava: population and statistics
Parava has a population of 3,280 (2026) across 45.4 km², or 72.3 people per km². It ranks 1,407 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,280 residents
- 45.4 km²
- 72 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Parava ranks No. 63 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Parava, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.3% in Parava, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Parava: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (25 businesses).
Parava in numbers
Where is Parava?
Population of Parava over time
Parava had 3,401 residents in 2016 and 3,280 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,378 |
| 2022 | 3,363 |
| 2023 | 3,374 |
| 2024 | 3,358 |
| 2025 | 3,297 |
| 2026 | 3,280 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,354 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Orbeni, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Răcăciuni (8,112 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Parava
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 | Parava | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Parava | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.62 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,376 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,309 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,860 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 399.1 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,675 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.4 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 618 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Parava | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.5 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,706 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Parava | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Parava | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.7 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,218 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.27 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 793 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Parava | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Parava | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 94 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Parava
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 trade27 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage26 · 17.7%
- Construction18 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services12 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 6.8%
- Real estate9 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 5.4%
- Manufacturing8 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 17.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 9.5%
- Construction of buildings13 · 8.8%
- Civil engineering11 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities9 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities7 · 4.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parava?
Parava has 3,280 residents (2026), ranking 1,407 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Parava?
Parava covers 45.4 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Parava growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Parava went from 3,401 to 3,280, a change of −3.6%.
Where is Parava?
Parava is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.300, longitude 27.000.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Parava?
In Parava, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Parava?
In Parava, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.3% (2026), ranking 3,029 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Parava?
The nearest to Parava are Orbeni (2.3 km), Valea Seacă (7.8 km), Gura Văii (10 km), Răcăciuni (11 km), Pâncești (12 km).