Frătești: population and statistics
Frătești has a population of 5,047 (2026) across 91.4 km², or 55.2 people per km². It ranks 743 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,047 residents
- 91.4 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 54 localities in Giurgiu County, Frătești ranks No. 14 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.74 ‰ in Frătești, compared with an average of 2.42 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 64.4 ‰ in Frătești, compared with an average of 53.6 ‰ in Giurgiu County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Frătești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (144 businesses).
Frătești in numbers
Where is Frătești?
Neighbouring localities
- Daia5.3 km · 2,201
- Stănești7.8 km · 2,492
- Oinacu7.9 km · 3,003
- Giurgiu10 km · 59,934
- Izvoarele12 km · 3,003
- Băneasa14 km · 4,413
- Slobozia16 km · 2,167
- Gostinu16 km · 1,548
All localities in Giurgiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Frătești over time
Frătești had 5,271 residents in 2016 and 5,047 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,079 |
| 2022 | 5,048 |
| 2023 | 4,977 |
| 2024 | 4,981 |
| 2025 | 5,058 |
| 2026 | 5,047 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,801 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Daia, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Giurgiu (59,934 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Frătești
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 | Frătești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 18.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 357 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,268 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 7.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Frătești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.35 km | 5.62 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,018 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.96 ‰ | 2.51 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 370 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,692 | 128,242 | 10,177,161 | ranked 545 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.4 ‰ | 499.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,066 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.0 m² | 50.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,445 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.74 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 122 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Frătești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.4 ‰ | 53.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 232 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.76 ‰ | 4.11 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 575 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Frătești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 117 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 813 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Frătești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.7 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 76 ‰ | 410 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 874 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 802 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Frătești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.2 m³ | 46.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 666 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.49 km | 3.68 km | 4.05 km | ranked 968 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Frătești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 1.40 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.44 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Frătești | Giurgiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 131 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Frătești
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 trade189 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage97 · 12.4%
- Construction74 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services69 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing61 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical57 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services56 · 7.1%
- Other service activities35 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)144 · 18.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)104 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities69 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines66 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities64 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings51 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities49 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering33 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities31 · 4.0%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities31 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Frătești?
Frătești has 5,047 residents (2026), ranking 743 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Frătești?
Frătești covers 91.4 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Frătești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Frătești went from 5,271 to 5,047, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Frătești?
Frătești is in Giurgiu County. Latitude 43.991, longitude 25.932.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frătești?
In Frătești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.74 ‰ (2025), ranking 122 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Frătești?
In Frătești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 64.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 232 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Frătești?
The nearest to Frătești are Daia (5.3 km), Stănești (7.8 km), Oinacu (7.9 km), Giurgiu (10 km), Izvoarele (12 km).