Pardina: population and statistics
Pardina has a population of 541 (2026) across 299.7 km², or 1.8 people per km². It ranks 3,156 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 541 residents
- 299.7 km²
- 2 people/km²
Key points
Among the 51 localities in Tulcea County, Pardina ranks No. 51 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 18.5 in Pardina, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Tulcea County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 44.4 ‰ in Pardina, compared with an average of 20.0 ‰ in Tulcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Pardina: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (4 businesses).
Pardina in numbers
Where is Pardina?
Neighbouring localities
- Maliuc14 km · 791
- Chilia Veche18 km · 1,695
- Ceatalchioi21 km · 646
- Beștepe22 km · 1,621
- Nufăru22 km · 2,758
- Mahmudia23 km · 2,339
- Crișan25 km · 1,071
- Tulcea25 km · 77,647
All localities in Tulcea County
Localities of similar size
Population of Pardina over time
Pardina had 583 residents in 2016 and 541 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 582 |
| 2022 | 570 |
| 2023 | 560 |
| 2024 | 549 |
| 2025 | 553 |
| 2026 | 541 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Tulcea County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,971 football pitches.
- Its population density is 50.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Pardina
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 | Pardina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 14.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 44.4 ‰ | 20.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 14 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 12.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pardina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.18 km | 7.73 km | 7.67 km | ranked 115 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 338 | 99,726 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,165 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 624.8 ‰ | 458.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 499 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.1 m² | 49.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pardina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 41.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.85 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pardina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 221 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Pardina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 2.2 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433 ‰ | 981 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 403 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81.3 ‰ | 62.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 140 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pardina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 112.8 m³ | 52.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 50 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Pardina | Tulcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 65 ‰ | 120 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,617 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 9 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pardina
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 trade7 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage5 · 17.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 14.3%
- Administrative and support services3 · 10.7%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pardina?
Pardina has 541 residents (2026), ranking 3,156 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pardina?
Pardina covers 299.7 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Pardina growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pardina went from 583 to 541, a change of −7.2%.
Where is Pardina?
Pardina is in Tulcea County. Latitude 45.297, longitude 29.078.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pardina?
In Pardina, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 9 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pardina?
In Pardina, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 44.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 14 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Pardina?
The nearest to Pardina are Maliuc (14 km), Chilia Veche (18 km), Ceatalchioi (21 km), Beștepe (22 km), Nufăru (22 km).