Făurei (Brăila County): population and statistics
Făurei has a population of 3,553 (2026) across 17.5 km², or 204 people per km². It ranks 1,264 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,553 residents
- 17.5 km²
- 204 people/km²
Key points
Among the 44 localities in Brăila County, Făurei ranks No. 11 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.38 ‰ in Făurei, compared with an average of 1.91 ‰ in Brăila County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 182 ‰ in Făurei, compared with an average of 128 ‰ in Brăila County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Făurei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (46 businesses).
Făurei in numbers
Where is Făurei?
Population of Făurei over time
Făurei had 4,081 residents in 2016 and 3,553 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,821 |
| 2022 | 3,717 |
| 2023 | 3,639 |
| 2024 | 3,595 |
| 2025 | 3,591 |
| 2026 | 3,553 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Brăila County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,445 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Făurei
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 | Făurei | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 15.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 14.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Făurei | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.44 km | 4.97 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,195 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.08 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,526 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,531 | 145,218 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,480 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 430.9 ‰ | 462.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,279 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.2 m² | 45.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Făurei | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.61 km | 2.46 km | 6.17 km | ranked 159 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 678 m³ | 2,621 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 71 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Făurei | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.0 ‰ | 34.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,975 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Făurei | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 224 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Făurei | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.7 m³ | 34.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 857 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.53 km | 2.25 km | 4.05 km | ranked 745 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Făurei | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.38 ‰ | 1.91 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 131 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Făurei | Brăila County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 182 ‰ | 128 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 174 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Făurei
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 trade55 · 24.3%
- Manufacturing22 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage22 · 9.7%
- Administrative and support services20 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 7.5%
- Other service activities15 · 6.6%
- Construction13 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 20.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 9.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities12 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 4.9%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 4.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities10 · 4.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Făurei?
Făurei has 3,553 residents (2026), ranking 1,264 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Făurei?
Făurei covers 17.5 km², with a density of 204 people per km².
Is the population of Făurei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Făurei went from 4,081 to 3,553, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Făurei?
Făurei is in Brăila County. Latitude 45.084, longitude 27.273.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făurei?
In Făurei, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.38 ‰ (2024), ranking 131 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făurei?
In Făurei, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 182 ‰ (2025), ranking 174 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Făurei?
The nearest to Făurei are Surdila-Greci (2.4 km), Surdila-Găiseanca (4.1 km), Mircea Vodă (8.2 km), Vișani (10 km), C.A. Rosetti (10 km).