Fântânele (Mureș County): population and statistics
Fântânele has a population of 4,754 (2026) across 64.3 km², or 74.0 people per km². It ranks 820 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,754 residents
- 64.3 km²
- 74 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Mureș County, Fântânele ranks No. 30 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 45.4 ‰ in Mureș County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.21 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 1.71 ‰ in Mureș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Fântânele in numbers
Where is Fântânele?
Population of Fântânele over time
Fântânele had 4,970 residents in 2016 and 4,754 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,909 |
| 2022 | 4,874 |
| 2023 | 4,833 |
| 2024 | 4,851 |
| 2025 | 4,801 |
| 2026 | 4,754 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,000 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sângeorgiu de Pădure, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sighișoara (31,045 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Fântânele
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 | Fântânele | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 14.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,982 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,930 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fântânele | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.49 km | 5.44 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,926 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,225 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,997 | 255,253 | 10,177,161 | ranked 961 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.1 ‰ | 444.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,386 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.71 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,852 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fântânele | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.91 km | 6.68 km | 6.17 km | ranked 529 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 281 m³ | 25,803 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 479 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fântânele | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 45.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 241 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 44.0 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.41 km | 3.70 km | 4.05 km | ranked 989 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fântânele | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 5.66 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.82 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 263 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fântânele | Mureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fântânele?
Fântânele has 4,754 residents (2026), ranking 820 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fântânele?
Fântânele covers 64.3 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of Fântânele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fântânele went from 4,970 to 4,754, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Fântânele?
Fântânele is in Mureș County. Latitude 46.396, longitude 24.796.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.21 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,852 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Fântânele?
The nearest to Fântânele are Sângeorgiu de Pădure (5.2 km), Vețca (5.5 km), Nadeș (9.8 km), Bălăușeri (10 km), Săcel (10 km).