Făcăeni: population and statistics
Făcăeni has a population of 5,013 (2026) across 238.6 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 750 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,013 residents
- 238.6 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Făcăeni ranks No. 7 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Făcăeni, compared with an average of 1.55 ‰ in Ialomița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 65.6 m³ in Făcăeni, compared with an average of 36.2 m³ in Ialomița County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Făcăeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (71 businesses).
Făcăeni in numbers
Where is Făcăeni?
Population of Făcăeni over time
Făcăeni had 5,569 residents in 2016 and 5,013 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,299 |
| 2022 | 5,205 |
| 2023 | 5,101 |
| 2024 | 5,071 |
| 2025 | 5,055 |
| 2026 | 5,013 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,417 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bordușani, 10.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Hârșova (10,429 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Făcăeni
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 | Făcăeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Făcăeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.82 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,132 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,465 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,280 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 735 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.8 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,961 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.0 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.60 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,468 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Făcăeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.5 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,923 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.60 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,047 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Făcăeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Făcăeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.6 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 220 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.79 km | 3.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 692 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Făcăeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,988 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Făcăeni | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 117 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 783 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Făcăeni
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 trade82 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage78 · 21.5%
- Manufacturing38 · 10.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32 · 8.8%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical18 · 5.0%
- Administrative and support services16 · 4.4%
- Construction14 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines71 · 19.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)61 · 16.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 12.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 6.9%
- Manufacture of food products20 · 5.5%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 3.9%
- Real estate activities14 · 3.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 3.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Făcăeni?
Făcăeni has 5,013 residents (2026), ranking 750 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Făcăeni?
Făcăeni covers 238.6 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Făcăeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Făcăeni went from 5,569 to 5,013, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Făcăeni?
Făcăeni is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.555, longitude 27.941.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făcăeni?
In Făcăeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,705 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Făcăeni?
In Făcăeni, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 65.6 m³ (2025), ranking 220 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Făcăeni?
The nearest to Făcăeni are Bordușani (10 km), Topalu (11 km), Ghindărești (11 km), Vlădeni (12 km), Hârșova (14 km).