Fărcaș: population and statistics
Fărcaș has a population of 2,010 (2026) across 47.2 km², or 42.6 people per km². It ranks 2,326 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,010 residents
- 47.2 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Fărcaș ranks No. 74 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.49 ‰ in Fărcaș, compared with an average of 1.39 ‰ in Dolj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 64.5 m² in Fărcaș, compared with an average of 51.3 m² in Dolj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Fărcaș: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (19 businesses).
Fărcaș in numbers
Where is Fărcaș?
Neighbouring localities
- Crușeț6.1 km · 3,003
- Tălpaș8.5 km · 1,110
- Melinești8.6 km · 3,654
- Ghioroiu9.4 km · 1,289
- Murgași11 km · 2,163
- Bulzești12 km · 1,156
- Stoina12 km · 2,111
- Goiești13 km · 3,001
Localities of similar size
Population of Fărcaș over time
Fărcaș had 2,093 residents in 2016 and 2,010 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,051 |
| 2022 | 2,056 |
| 2023 | 2,056 |
| 2024 | 2,042 |
| 2025 | 2,041 |
| 2026 | 2,010 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,606 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Crușeț, 6.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Melinești (3,654 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Fărcaș
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 | Fărcaș | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,068 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 741 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fărcaș | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 928 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,574 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.7 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,868 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 346 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.50 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fărcaș | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.9 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,539 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.49 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,159 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fărcaș | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 497 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Fărcaș | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.49 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 64 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fărcaș | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 867 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fărcaș
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 trade23 · 18.3%
- Construction19 · 15.1%
- Transport and storage14 · 11.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities19 · 15.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.7%
- Construction of buildings13 · 10.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.7%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.6%
- Food and beverage service activities7 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products6 · 4.8%
- Advertising and market research6 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fărcaș?
Fărcaș has 2,010 residents (2026), ranking 2,326 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fărcaș?
Fărcaș covers 47.2 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Fărcaș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fărcaș went from 2,093 to 2,010, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Fărcaș?
Fărcaș is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.614, longitude 23.746.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fărcaș?
In Fărcaș, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.49 ‰ (2024), ranking 64 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Fărcaș?
In Fărcaș, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 64.5 m² (2025), ranking 346 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Fărcaș?
The nearest to Fărcaș are Crușeț (6.1 km), Tălpaș (8.5 km), Melinești (8.6 km), Ghioroiu (9.4 km), Murgași (11 km).