Făurei (Neamț County): population and statistics
Făurei has a population of 1,971 (2026) across 51.4 km², or 38.3 people per km². It ranks 2,350 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,971 residents
- 51.4 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 83 localities in Neamț County, Făurei ranks No. 71 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.1 ‰ in Făurei, compared with an average of 5.9 ‰ in Neamț County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.7 ‰ in Făurei, compared with an average of 33.1 ‰ in Neamț County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Făurei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13 businesses).
Făurei in numbers
Where is Făurei?
Population of Făurei over time
Făurei had 2,197 residents in 2016 and 1,971 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,071 |
| 2022 | 2,014 |
| 2023 | 1,994 |
| 2024 | 2,003 |
| 2025 | 1,980 |
| 2026 | 1,971 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,204 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ruginoasa, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mărgineni (3,404 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Făurei
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 | Făurei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 15.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,228 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 12.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Făurei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,080 | 240,582 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,295 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 547.9 ‰ | 445.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 933 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.1 m² | 51.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Făurei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.7 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,763 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.52 ‰ | 1.72 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,130 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Făurei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57 ‰ | 161 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,974 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Făurei | Neamț County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 124 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Făurei
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 trade22 · 24.2%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.9%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 9.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.8%
- Real estate7 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.6%
- Construction5 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7 · 7.7%
- Real estate activities7 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.5%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Făurei?
Făurei has 1,971 residents (2026), ranking 2,350 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Făurei?
Făurei covers 51.4 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Făurei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Făurei went from 2,197 to 1,971, a change of −10.3%.
Where is Făurei?
Făurei is in Neamț County. Latitude 46.924, longitude 26.715.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făurei?
In Făurei, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,830 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făurei?
In Făurei, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,763 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Făurei?
The nearest to Făurei are Ruginoasa (6.9 km), Mărgineni (7.6 km), Dulcești (7.6 km), Trifești (7.8 km), Bârgăuani (9.8 km).