Parva: population and statistics
Parva has a population of 2,537 (2026) across 73.1 km², or 34.7 people per km². It ranks 1,896 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,537 residents
- 73.1 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 62 localities in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Parva ranks No. 40 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.7 ‰ in Parva, compared with an average of 9.4 ‰ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 59.1 m³ in Parva, compared with an average of 31.0 m³ in Bistrița-Năsăud County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Parva: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (24 businesses).
Parva in numbers
Where is Parva?
Population of Parva over time
Parva had 2,594 residents in 2016 and 2,537 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,554 |
| 2022 | 2,545 |
| 2023 | 2,544 |
| 2024 | 2,546 |
| 2025 | 2,538 |
| 2026 | 2,537 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,238 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rebrișoara (4,626 residents), 4.4 km away.
All indicators for Parva
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 | Parva | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 14.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 118 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,145 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Parva | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.06 km | 5.45 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,500 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,066 | 149,945 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,317 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.2 ‰ | 465.5 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,426 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Parva | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.6 ‰ | 50.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.34 ‰ | 3.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 412 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Parva | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Parva | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 340 ‰ | 429 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 475 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 548 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Parva | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.1 m³ | 31.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 269 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.24 km | 4.22 km | 4.05 km | ranked 616 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Parva | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.67 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.45 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Parva | Bistrița-Năsăud County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 143 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 397 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Parva
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 trade28 · 19.4%
- Construction24 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage24 · 16.7%
- Manufacturing16 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 14.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.9%
- Construction of buildings19 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 10.4%
- Civil engineering14 · 9.7%
- Forestry and logging8 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parva?
Parva has 2,537 residents (2026), ranking 1,896 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Parva?
Parva covers 73.1 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Parva growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Parva went from 2,594 to 2,537, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Parva?
Parva is in Bistrița-Năsăud County. Latitude 47.416, longitude 24.572.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Parva?
In Parva, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,145 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Parva?
In Parva, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 59.1 m³ (2025), ranking 269 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Parva?
The nearest to Parva are Rebrișoara (4.4 km), Rebra (9.0 km), Sângeorz-Băi (9.6 km), Telciu (12 km), Coșbuc (14 km).