Fundeni (Galați County): population and statistics
Fundeni has a population of 3,536 (2026) across 41.9 km², or 84.4 people per km². It ranks 1,271 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,536 residents
- 41.9 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Galați County, Fundeni ranks No. 33 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 9.3 m³ in Fundeni, compared with an average of 27.6 m³ in Galați County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 36 ‰ in Fundeni, compared with an average of 195 ‰ in Galați County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Fundeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (44 businesses).
Fundeni in numbers
Where is Fundeni?
Population of Fundeni over time
Fundeni had 3,914 residents in 2016 and 3,536 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,738 |
| 2022 | 3,679 |
| 2023 | 3,612 |
| 2024 | 3,580 |
| 2025 | 3,564 |
| 2026 | 3,536 |
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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 | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 14.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 22.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,565 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 5.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 10.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 920 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fundeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.49 km | 4.70 km | 7.67 km | ranked 823 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.41 ‰ | 1.49 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,289 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,699 | 240,604 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,262 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 480.5 ‰ | 394.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 545 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fundeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.7 ‰ | 39.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,715 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.70 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fundeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 36 ‰ | 195 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,751 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fundeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.3 m³ | 27.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,399 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Fundeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fundeni | Galați County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 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 trade57 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage41 · 17.2%
- Construction26 · 10.9%
- Accommodation and food services18 · 7.6%
- Administrative and support services16 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing15 · 6.3%
- Other service activities12 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 18.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 14.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 11.8%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings16 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 4.6%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fundeni?
Fundeni has 3,536 residents (2026), ranking 1,271 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fundeni?
Fundeni covers 41.9 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Fundeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fundeni went from 3,914 to 3,536, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Fundeni?
Fundeni is in Galați County. Latitude 45.574, longitude 27.559.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Fundeni?
In Fundeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 9.3 m³ (2025), ranking 2,399 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fundeni?
In Fundeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 36 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,751 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Fundeni?
The nearest to Fundeni are Nănești (5.4 km), Liești (6.6 km), Nămoloasa (6.8 km), Tudor Vladimirescu (7.4 km), Ivești (11 km).