Pârgărești: population and statistics
Pârgărești has a population of 4,478 (2026) across 21.3 km², or 210 people per km². It ranks 900 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,478 residents
- 21.3 km²
- 210 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Pârgărești ranks No. 44 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.09 km in Pârgărești, compared with an average of 2.07 km in Bacău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.7 ‰ in Pârgărești, compared with an average of 6.2 ‰ in Bacău County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Pârgărești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Pârgărești in numbers
Where is Pârgărești?
Population of Pârgărești over time
Pârgărești had 4,873 residents in 2016 and 4,478 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,701 |
| 2022 | 4,657 |
| 2023 | 4,646 |
| 2024 | 4,593 |
| 2025 | 4,530 |
| 2026 | 4,478 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,986 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Târgu Trotuș, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Oituz (8,957 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Pârgărești
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 | Pârgărești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,274 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pârgărești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,501 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,780 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,163 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 397.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.6 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 812 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 717 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pârgărești | 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) | 1.56 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pârgărești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pârgărești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 7.1 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,481 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.09 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,680 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pârgărești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pârgărești | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,943 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pârgărești
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 trade43 · 21.4%
- Construction35 · 17.4%
- Transport and storage33 · 16.4%
- Administrative and support services22 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation8 · 4.0%
- Real estate7 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 17.9%
- Construction of buildings31 · 15.4%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 15.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 12.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.4%
- Civil engineering17 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities10 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pârgărești?
Pârgărești has 4,478 residents (2026), ranking 900 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pârgărești?
Pârgărești covers 21.3 km², with a density of 210 people per km².
Is the population of Pârgărești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pârgărești went from 4,873 to 4,478, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Pârgărești?
Pârgărești is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.241, longitude 26.651.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pârgărești?
In Pârgărești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.09 km (2025), ranking 1,680 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pârgărești?
In Pârgărești, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,078 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Pârgărești?
The nearest to Pârgărești are Târgu Trotuș (3.1 km), Bogdănești (3.7 km), Oituz (5.3 km), Târgu Ocna (5.4 km), Cașin (8.8 km).