Fărcășești: population and statistics
Fărcășești has a population of 2,950 (2026) across 84.0 km², or 35.1 people per km². It ranks 1,631 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,950 residents
- 84.0 km²
- 35 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Fărcășești ranks No. 31 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 205 ‰ in Fărcășești, compared with an average of 150 ‰ in Gorj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 71.4 m² in Fărcășești, compared with an average of 48.9 m² in Gorj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Fărcășești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Fărcășești in numbers
Where is Fărcășești?
Neighbouring localities
- Rovinari5.1 km · 12,387
- Bâlteni7.1 km · 7,161
- Negomir7.4 km · 3,246
- Drăgotești8.0 km · 2,275
- Mătăsari10 km · 4,618
- Drăguțești10 km · 5,005
- Urdari11 km · 2,894
- Slivilești11 km · 2,819
Localities of similar size
Population of Fărcășești over time
Fărcășești had 3,263 residents in 2016 and 2,950 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,084 |
| 2022 | 3,052 |
| 2023 | 3,008 |
| 2024 | 2,967 |
| 2025 | 2,957 |
| 2026 | 2,950 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,768 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Rovinari (12,387 residents), 5.1 km away.
All indicators for Fărcășești
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 | Fărcășești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,186 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,673 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fărcășești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.42 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,420 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.69 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,642 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,343 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 556.6 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 872 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 71.4 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 127 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.02 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,130 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fărcășești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 27.1 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,776 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.71 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,099 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fărcășești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 276 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 221 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fărcășești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 31.5 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,067 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Fărcășești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,242 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.34 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,097 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fărcășești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 205 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 106 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,642 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fărcășești
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 trade55 · 25.1%
- Transport and storage39 · 17.8%
- Construction20 · 9.1%
- Manufacturing17 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services17 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.3%
- Real estate13 · 5.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 23.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 13.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 12.3%
- Specialised construction activities20 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings19 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 7.3%
- Real estate activities13 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering11 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities11 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fărcășești?
Fărcășești has 2,950 residents (2026), ranking 1,631 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fărcășești?
Fărcășești covers 84.0 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Fărcășești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fărcășești went from 3,263 to 2,950, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Fărcășești?
Fărcășești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.871, longitude 23.191.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fărcășești?
In Fărcășești, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 205 ‰ (2025), ranking 106 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Fărcășești?
In Fărcășești, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 71.4 m² (2025), ranking 127 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Fărcășești?
The nearest to Fărcășești are Rovinari (5.1 km), Bâlteni (7.1 km), Negomir (7.4 km), Drăgotești (8.0 km), Mătăsari (10 km).