Parincea: population and statistics
Parincea has a population of 3,414 (2026) across 65.2 km², or 52.3 people per km². It ranks 1,327 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,414 residents
- 65.2 km²
- 52 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Parincea ranks No. 59 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Parincea, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.90 km in Parincea, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Parincea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Parincea in numbers
Where is Parincea?
Neighbouring localities
- Ungureni4.7 km · 3,686
- Filipeni8.5 km · 1,941
- Tamași8.9 km · 3,260
- Horgești9.7 km · 5,959
- Gioseni11 km · 4,175
- Buhoci11 km · 5,015
- Oncești12 km · 1,509
- Pâncești13 km · 4,136
All localities in Bacău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Parincea over time
Parincea had 3,918 residents in 2016 and 3,414 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,678 |
| 2022 | 3,609 |
| 2023 | 3,549 |
| 2024 | 3,503 |
| 2025 | 3,450 |
| 2026 | 3,414 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,134 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Ungureni, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Horgești (5,959 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Parincea
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 | Parincea | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,149 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.6 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 477 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 895 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Parincea | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.90 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,622 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.05 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 930 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,661 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,313 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 486.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.1 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 536 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Parincea | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.8 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,871 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.46 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Parincea | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 81 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,346 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 | Parincea | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.7 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,383 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.44 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,631 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Parincea | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,194 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Parincea | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Parincea
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 trade30 · 24.6%
- Construction16 · 13.1%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 13.1%
- Transport and storage14 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.4%
- Other service activities7 · 5.7%
- Real estate5 · 4.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 18.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 14.8%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.0%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities5 · 4.1%
- Other personal service activities5 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parincea?
Parincea has 3,414 residents (2026), ranking 1,327 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Parincea?
Parincea covers 65.2 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Parincea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Parincea went from 3,918 to 3,414, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Parincea?
Parincea is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.483, longitude 27.100.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Parincea?
In Parincea, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Parincea?
In Parincea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.90 km (2025), ranking 2,622 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Parincea?
The nearest to Parincea are Ungureni (4.7 km), Filipeni (8.5 km), Tamași (8.9 km), Horgești (9.7 km), Gioseni (11 km).