Fântânele (Constanța County): population and statistics
Fântânele has a population of 1,567 (2026) across 56.8 km², or 27.6 people per km². It ranks 2,673 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,567 residents
- 56.8 km²
- 28 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Fântânele ranks No. 61 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Fântânele, compared with an average of 1.3% in Constanța County and 2.0% nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.10 km in Fântânele, compared with an average of 2.97 km in Constanța County and 3.05 km nationally.
Fântânele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Fântânele in numbers
Where is Fântânele?
Population of Fântânele over time
Fântânele had 1,632 residents in 2016 and 1,567 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,611 |
| 2022 | 1,586 |
| 2023 | 1,597 |
| 2024 | 1,576 |
| 2025 | 1,567 |
| 2026 | 1,567 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,957 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Beidaud, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cogealac (5,076 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Fântânele
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 | Fântânele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fântânele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.49 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 691 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.91 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,014 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 663 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,973 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.1 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,381 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 66.9 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 257 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 5.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fântânele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.8 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,441 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.64 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,825 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 45.3 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 511 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.10 km | 2.97 km | 4.05 km | ranked 125 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fântânele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fântânele | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 501 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fântânele
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 trade15 · 25.4%
- Manufacturing9 · 15.3%
- Transport and storage9 · 15.3%
- Construction6 · 10.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services3 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 22.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 10.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 10.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings5 · 8.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 8.5%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products3 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fântânele?
Fântânele has 1,567 residents (2026), ranking 2,673 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fântânele?
Fântânele covers 56.8 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Fântânele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fântânele went from 1,632 to 1,567, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Fântânele?
Fântânele is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.615, longitude 28.576.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.10 km (2025), ranking 125 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Fântânele?
The nearest to Fântânele are Beidaud (7.9 km), Cogealac (9.0 km), Mihai Viteazu (12 km), Istria (13 km), Baia (13 km).