According to a study made by BirdLife International in 2004, it was estimated that population of pygmy cormorant in Romania was 11,500-14,000 pairs and during the winter 1,500-4,000 pairs.
Conform unui studiu efectuat de BirdLife International în anul 2004 se estima că populația de cormorani mici din România număra 11500-14000 perechi iar pe perioada de iarna 1500–4000 perechi.