Fântânele (Arad County): population and statistics
Fântânele has a population of 3,950 (2026) across 40.7 km², or 97.1 people per km². It ranks 1,098 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,950 residents
- 40.7 km²
- 97 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Fântânele ranks No. 26 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.3 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 11.7 ‰ in Arad County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.01 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 0.83 ‰ in Arad County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Fântânele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (72 businesses).
Fântânele in numbers
Where is Fântânele?
Neighbouring localities
- Frumușeni6.2 km · 2,836
- Șagu8.9 km · 4,233
- Arad9.9 km · 164,631
- Vladimirescu10 km · 15,715
- Mașloc12 km · 2,427
- Zădăreni12 km · 3,037
- Livada13 km · 4,662
- Fibiș14 km · 1,788
Localities of similar size
Population of Fântânele over time
Fântânele had 3,712 residents in 2016 and 3,950 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,702 |
| 2022 | 3,741 |
| 2023 | 3,796 |
| 2024 | 3,838 |
| 2025 | 3,916 |
| 2026 | 3,950 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,696 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Frumușeni, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Arad (164,631 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Fântânele
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 | Fântânele | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.0 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,133 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fântânele | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.09 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,035 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.29 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 485 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,398 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,702 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 353.9 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fântânele | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.37 km | 5.39 km | 6.17 km | ranked 367 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 232 m³ | 6,148 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 579 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fântânele | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.8 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 639 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.05 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 488 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.3 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,781 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.22 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 620 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fântânele | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.27 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 374 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.01 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 130 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fântânele | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,272 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fântânele
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 trade101 · 22.7%
- Construction55 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage54 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services48 · 10.8%
- Manufacturing33 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical32 · 7.2%
- Real estate30 · 6.8%
- Accommodation and food services23 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 15.1%
- Specialised construction activities51 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings41 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities31 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities30 · 6.8%
- Office administration and business support activities27 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fântânele?
Fântânele has 3,950 residents (2026), ranking 1,098 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fântânele?
Fântânele covers 40.7 km², with a density of 97 people per km².
Is the population of Fântânele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fântânele went from 3,712 to 3,950, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Fântânele?
Fântânele is in Arad County. Latitude 46.092, longitude 21.387.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,133 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.01 ‰ (2024), ranking 130 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Fântânele?
The nearest to Fântânele are Frumușeni (6.2 km), Șagu (8.9 km), Arad (9.9 km), Vladimirescu (10 km), Mașloc (12 km).