Pârscov: population and statistics
Pârscov has a population of 5,155 (2026) across 58.4 km², or 88.3 people per km². It ranks 713 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,155 residents
- 58.4 km²
- 88 people/km²
Key points
Among the 87 localities in Buzău County, Pârscov ranks No. 16 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Pârscov, compared with an average of 43.4 ‰ in Buzău County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.31 km in Pârscov, compared with an average of 2.75 km in Buzău County and 3.05 km nationally.
Pârscov in numbers
Where is Pârscov?
Neighbouring localities
- Măgura3.0 km · 2,174
- Unguriu5.5 km · 2,116
- Cozieni7.6 km · 1,582
- Viperești8.6 km · 3,316
- Tisău9.3 km · 4,179
- Berca10 km · 7,830
- Odăile12 km · 596
- Bozioru12 km · 856
All localities in Buzău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pârscov over time
Pârscov had 5,649 residents in 2016 and 5,155 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,374 |
| 2022 | 5,268 |
| 2023 | 5,224 |
| 2024 | 5,235 |
| 2025 | 5,201 |
| 2026 | 5,155 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,181 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Măgura, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Berca (7,830 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Pârscov
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 | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 15.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 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) | 15.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 881 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.34 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,211 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.70 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,896 | 213,362 | 10,177,161 | ranked 484 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 561.8 ‰ | 494.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.9 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,860 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.97 km | 3.29 km | 6.17 km | ranked 192 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 186 m³ | 5,138 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 683 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 43.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.92 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 79 ‰ | 205 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,390 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 188 ‰ | 414 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 646 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 16.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 674 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.1 m³ | 33.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,585 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.31 km | 2.75 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,646 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.59 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 408 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.73 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pârscov | Buzău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pârscov?
Pârscov has 5,155 residents (2026), ranking 713 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pârscov?
Pârscov covers 58.4 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Pârscov growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pârscov went from 5,649 to 5,155, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Pârscov?
Pârscov is in Buzău County. Latitude 45.283, longitude 26.550.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pârscov?
In Pârscov, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pârscov?
In Pârscov, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.31 km (2025), ranking 1,646 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Pârscov?
The nearest to Pârscov are Măgura (3.0 km), Unguriu (5.5 km), Cozieni (7.6 km), Viperești (8.6 km), Tisău (9.3 km).