Paltin: population and statistics
Paltin has a population of 1,838 (2026) across 46.1 km², or 39.8 people per km². It ranks 2,481 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,838 residents
- 46.1 km²
- 40 people/km²
Key points
Among the 73 localities in Vrancea County, Paltin ranks No. 61 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.09 ‰ in Paltin, compared with an average of 2.31 ‰ in Vrancea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Paltin: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (39 businesses).
Paltin in numbers
Where is Paltin?
Population of Paltin over time
Paltin had 2,068 residents in 2016 and 1,838 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,953 |
| 2022 | 1,922 |
| 2023 | 1,891 |
| 2024 | 1,858 |
| 2025 | 1,849 |
| 2026 | 1,838 |
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All indicators for Paltin
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 | Paltin | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 892 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,885 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Paltin | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.66 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 804 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.63 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 956 | 164,863 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,526 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.1 ‰ | 450.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.8 m² | 52.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.54 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Paltin | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 38.6 ‰ | 37.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.09 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,478 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Paltin | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 167 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Paltin | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,010 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Paltin | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.40 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Paltin | Vrancea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 106 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,057 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Paltin
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 trade50 · 22.5%
- Transport and storage40 · 18.0%
- Manufacturing31 · 14.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26 · 11.7%
- Construction25 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 3.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 2.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)39 · 17.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 17.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 16.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 13.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)27 · 12.2%
- Forestry and logging25 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.1%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 2.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paltin?
Paltin has 1,838 residents (2026), ranking 2,481 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Paltin?
Paltin covers 46.1 km², with a density of 40 people per km².
Is the population of Paltin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Paltin went from 2,068 to 1,838, a change of −11.1%.
Where is Paltin?
Paltin is in Vrancea County. Latitude 45.782, longitude 26.719.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Paltin?
In Paltin, “Existing dwellings” stands at 956 (2025), ranking 2,526 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Paltin?
In Paltin, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.09 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,478 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Paltin?
The nearest to Paltin are Spulber (3.8 km), Nistorești (4.9 km), Nereju (7.3 km), Năruja (7.6 km), Vrâncioaia (9.1 km).