Părău: population and statistics
Părău has a population of 2,225 (2026) across 116.5 km², or 19.1 people per km². It ranks 2,144 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,225 residents
- 116.5 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Părău ranks No. 47 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 34.6 ‰ in Părău, compared with an average of 17.9 ‰ in Brașov County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 123.1 m³ in Părău, compared with an average of 49.2 m³ in Brașov County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Părău: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Părău in numbers
Where is Părău?
Neighbouring localities
- Șercaia4.2 km · 3,050
- Comăna7.6 km · 3,262
- Ticușu11 km · 1,104
- Mândra11 km · 3,150
- Șinca13 km · 3,872
- Ungra16 km · 2,428
- Dumbrăvița16 km · 5,255
- Făgăraș16 km · 35,229
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Părău over time
Părău had 2,227 residents in 2016 and 2,225 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,241 |
| 2022 | 2,224 |
| 2023 | 2,183 |
| 2024 | 2,210 |
| 2025 | 2,259 |
| 2026 | 2,225 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brașov County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,319 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șercaia, 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Părău
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 | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34.6 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 35 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.34 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 847 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,279 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,924 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574.8 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 744 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.5 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 304 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.89 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 199 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 173 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 713 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.7 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.84 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 172 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,101 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 616 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 123.1 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 45 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.64 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 337 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Părău | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Părău
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 trade51 · 23.5%
- Transport and storage30 · 13.8%
- Construction24 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services20 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation10 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines27 · 12.4%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings18 · 8.3%
- Civil engineering14 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.5%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Părău?
Părău has 2,225 residents (2026), ranking 2,144 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Părău?
Părău covers 116.5 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Părău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Părău went from 2,227 to 2,225, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Părău?
Părău is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.850, longitude 25.183.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Părău?
In Părău, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 35 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Părău?
In Părău, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 123.1 m³ (2025), ranking 45 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Părău?
The nearest to Părău are Șercaia (4.2 km), Comăna (7.6 km), Ticușu (11 km), Mândra (11 km), Șinca (13 km).