Faraoani: population and statistics
Faraoani has a population of 5,111 (2026) across 38.7 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 724 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,111 residents
- 38.7 km²
- 132 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Faraoani ranks No. 34 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.00 km in Faraoani, compared with an average of 3.26 km in Bacău County and 3.48 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Faraoani, compared with an average of 0.7% in Bacău County and 2.0% nationally.
Faraoani: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Faraoani in numbers
Where is Faraoani?
Population of Faraoani over time
Faraoani had 5,564 residents in 2016 and 5,111 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,352 |
| 2022 | 5,294 |
| 2023 | 5,234 |
| 2024 | 5,177 |
| 2025 | 5,125 |
| 2026 | 5,111 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Bacău County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,417 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nicolae Bălcescu (10,009 residents), 3.7 km away.
All indicators for Faraoani
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 | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,966 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.19 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,209 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,890 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,067 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 369.8 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,913 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.7 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.76 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 730 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.00 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 42 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 282 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 474 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.4 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.76 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,889 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 895 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,210 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.1 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,219 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.31 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,013 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Faraoani | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Faraoani
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 trade56 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage38 · 15.4%
- Construction31 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing19 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services17 · 6.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 15.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 15.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings22 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 8.5%
- Civil engineering16 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities11 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Faraoani?
Faraoani has 5,111 residents (2026), ranking 724 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Faraoani?
Faraoani covers 38.7 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Faraoani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Faraoani went from 5,564 to 5,111, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Faraoani?
Faraoani is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.433, longitude 26.900.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Faraoani?
In Faraoani, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.00 km (2025), ranking 42 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Faraoani?
In Faraoani, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Faraoani?
The nearest to Faraoani are Nicolae Bălcescu (3.7 km), Cleja (4.3 km), Gioseni (8.1 km), Sărata (8.4 km), Tamași (8.5 km).