Făgăraș: population and statistics
Făgăraș has a population of 35,229 (2026) across 35.4 km², or 994 people per km². It ranks 67 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 35,229 residents
- 35.4 km²
- 994 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Făgăraș ranks No. 3 by population.
Făgăraș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (778 businesses).
Făgăraș in numbers
Where is Făgăraș?
Neighbouring localities
- Beclean3.1 km · 1,972
- Mândra6.2 km · 3,150
- Voila9.3 km · 3,143
- Hârseni10 km · 2,348
- Șoarș10 km · 2,126
- Ticușu13 km · 1,104
- Recea13 km · 3,489
- Șercaia13 km · 3,050
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Făgăraș over time
Făgăraș had 40,010 residents in 2016 and 35,229 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,964 |
| 2022 | 37,440 |
| 2023 | 36,843 |
| 2024 | 36,280 |
| 2025 | 35,674 |
| 2026 | 35,229 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,964 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.9 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beclean, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brașov (282,707 residents), 54 km away.
All indicators for Făgăraș
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 | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,876 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.05 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,442 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 2.30 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,640 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 16,463 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 63 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.3 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,802 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,647 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 5.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,805 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.24 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 900 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 993 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 26 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.8 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.53 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 187 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 441 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,853 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 388 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 436 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 780 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.6 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 913 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.96 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,101 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.53 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 201 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 154 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Făgăraș | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 190 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 147 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Făgăraș
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 trade1,030 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage562 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services512 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical409 · 8.0%
- Construction402 · 7.9%
- Manufacturing382 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services343 · 6.8%
- Real estate297 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)778 · 15.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)591 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines499 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities394 · 7.8%
- Real estate activities297 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities280 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities275 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities266 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings250 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities226 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Făgăraș?
Făgăraș has 35,229 residents (2026), ranking 67 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Făgăraș?
Făgăraș covers 35.4 km², with a density of 994 people per km².
Is the population of Făgăraș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Făgăraș went from 40,010 to 35,229, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Făgăraș?
Făgăraș is in Brașov County. Latitude 45.842, longitude 24.971.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Făgăraș?
In Făgăraș, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 993 m³ (2025), ranking 26 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Făgăraș?
In Făgăraș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 16,463 (2025), ranking 63 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Făgăraș?
The nearest to Făgăraș are Beclean (3.1 km), Mândra (6.2 km), Voila (9.3 km), Hârseni (10 km), Șoarș (10 km).