Fundulea: population and statistics
Fundulea has a population of 6,440 (2026) across 106.8 km², or 60.3 people per km². It ranks 498 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,440 residents
- 106.8 km²
- 60 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Fundulea ranks No. 10 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 210 ‰ in Fundulea, compared with an average of 129 ‰ in Călărași County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 222 ‰ in Fundulea, compared with an average of 168 ‰ in Călărași County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Fundulea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (148 businesses).
Fundulea in numbers
Where is Fundulea?
Population of Fundulea over time
Fundulea had 6,767 residents in 2016 and 6,440 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,547 |
| 2022 | 6,432 |
| 2023 | 6,363 |
| 2024 | 6,397 |
| 2025 | 6,428 |
| 2026 | 6,440 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,955 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Tămădău Mare, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Brănești (10,089 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Fundulea
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 | Fundulea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.9 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 737 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fundulea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.60 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,325 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.33 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 794 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,090 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 433 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.8 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,649 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.5 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,668 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,081 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fundulea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.17 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 817 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 109 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 846 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fundulea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.4 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 396 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.17 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,519 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fundulea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 222 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 343 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fundulea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.5 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,770 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.58 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,423 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fundulea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,378 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,257 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fundulea | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 210 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 93 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: Fundulea
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 trade211 · 24.3%
- Transport and storage97 · 11.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical77 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services73 · 8.4%
- Construction71 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing58 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing50 · 5.8%
- Real estate48 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)148 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)122 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines71 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities65 · 7.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities57 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities48 · 5.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services43 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings40 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities37 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fundulea?
Fundulea has 6,440 residents (2026), ranking 498 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fundulea?
Fundulea covers 106.8 km², with a density of 60 people per km².
Is the population of Fundulea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fundulea went from 6,767 to 6,440, a change of −4.8%.
Where is Fundulea?
Fundulea is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.453, longitude 26.515.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fundulea?
In Fundulea, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 210 ‰ (2025), ranking 93 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fundulea?
In Fundulea, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 222 ‰ (2024), ranking 343 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Fundulea?
The nearest to Fundulea are Tămădău Mare (5.2 km), Belciugatele (7.3 km), Fundeni (11 km), Sărulești (11 km), Drăgoești (13 km).