Pârjol: population and statistics
Pârjol has a population of 5,800 (2026) across 53.8 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 598 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,800 residents
- 53.8 km²
- 108 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Pârjol ranks No. 25 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Pârjol, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 49 ‰ in Pârjol, compared with an average of 135 ‰ in Bacău County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Pârjol: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Pârjol in numbers
Where is Pârjol?
Population of Pârjol over time
Pârjol had 6,552 residents in 2016 and 5,800 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,140 |
| 2022 | 6,018 |
| 2023 | 5,932 |
| 2024 | 5,864 |
| 2025 | 5,840 |
| 2026 | 5,800 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,535 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Scorțeni, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mărgineni (10,643 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Pârjol
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 | Pârjol | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pârjol | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.86 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,785 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,878 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 491 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.2 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.52 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,541 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pârjol | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.2 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.03 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,536 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pârjol | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,001 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Pârjol | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pârjol | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,976 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pârjol
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 trade62 · 26.4%
- Construction29 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage27 · 11.5%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing24 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.2%
- Other service activities13 · 5.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 21.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)32 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 11.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 10.2%
- Construction of buildings23 · 9.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 5.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods11 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pârjol?
Pârjol has 5,800 residents (2026), ranking 598 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pârjol?
Pârjol covers 53.8 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Pârjol growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pârjol went from 6,552 to 5,800, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Pârjol?
Pârjol is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.595, longitude 26.618.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pârjol?
In Pârjol, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pârjol?
In Pârjol, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 49 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,976 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Pârjol?
The nearest to Pârjol are Scorțeni (6.3 km), Balcani (6.7 km), Ardeoani (7.0 km), Solonț (9.2 km), Blăgești (10 km).