Fârțănești: population and statistics
Fârțănești has a population of 4,756 (2026) across 88.5 km², or 53.7 people per km². It ranks 819 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,756 residents
- 88.5 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Fârțănești ranks No. 24 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Fârțănești, compared with an average of 1.36 ‰ in Galați County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 32 ‰ in Fârțănești, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Fârțănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Fârțănești in numbers
Where is Fârțănești?
Population of Fârțănești over time
Fârțănești had 5,224 residents in 2016 and 4,756 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,012 |
| 2022 | 4,957 |
| 2023 | 4,872 |
| 2024 | 4,834 |
| 2025 | 4,771 |
| 2026 | 4,756 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,402 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cuca, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Bujor (9,855 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Fârțănești
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 | Fârțănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fârțănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.90 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,539 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,072 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 886 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 435.7 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,210 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fârțănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 17.5 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fârțănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 32 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 776 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fârțănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.4 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,164 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.15 km | 3.37 km | 4.05 km | ranked 631 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fârțănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fârțănești | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fârțănești
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 trade53 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage26 · 13.0%
- Construction24 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing14 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services12 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 21.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 11.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 9.5%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings17 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.0%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fârțănești?
Fârțănești has 4,756 residents (2026), ranking 819 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fârțănești?
Fârțănești covers 88.5 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Fârțănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fârțănești went from 5,224 to 4,756, a change of −9.0%.
Where is Fârțănești?
Fârțănești is in Galați County. Latitude 45.807, longitude 27.954.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fârțănești?
In Fârțănești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fârțănești?
In Fârțănești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Fârțănești?
The nearest to Fârțănești are Cuca (7.5 km), Târgu Bujor (7.8 km), Vlădești (8.7 km), Măstăcani (9.5 km), Băleni (11 km).