Fundeni (Călărași County): population and statistics
Fundeni has a population of 4,572 (2026) across 69.8 km², or 65.5 people per km². It ranks 877 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,572 residents
- 69.8 km²
- 66 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Fundeni ranks No. 18 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.9 ‰ in Fundeni, compared with an average of 7.4 ‰ in Călărași County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Fundeni, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Fundeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (94 businesses).
Fundeni in numbers
Where is Fundeni?
Population of Fundeni over time
Fundeni had 4,870 residents in 2016 and 4,572 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,609 |
| 2022 | 4,523 |
| 2023 | 4,492 |
| 2024 | 4,473 |
| 2025 | 4,521 |
| 2026 | 4,572 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,783 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Plătărești, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brănești (10,089 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Fundeni
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 | Fundeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 279 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 122 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fundeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.50 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,344 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,253 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 750 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 492.8 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,493 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.4 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 409 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fundeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.10 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 510 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 120 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 823 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fundeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.7 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.94 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fundeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 48 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,294 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fundeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.8 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 753 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Fundeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fundeni | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fundeni
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 trade116 · 32.4%
- Administrative and support services35 · 9.8%
- Transport and storage32 · 8.9%
- Construction28 · 7.8%
- Other service activities28 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing19 · 5.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 26.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 7.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings19 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 5.3%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities18 · 5.0%
- Other personal service activities17 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 4.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles15 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fundeni?
Fundeni has 4,572 residents (2026), ranking 877 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fundeni?
Fundeni covers 69.8 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Fundeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fundeni went from 4,870 to 4,572, a change of −6.1%.
Where is Fundeni?
Fundeni is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.405, longitude 26.401.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fundeni?
In Fundeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 122 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fundeni?
In Fundeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Fundeni?
The nearest to Fundeni are Plătărești (6.7 km), Brănești (7.3 km), Belciugatele (9.1 km), Cernica (9.7 km), Gălbinași (9.7 km).