Făgețelu: population and statistics
Făgețelu has a population of 742 (2026) across 44.6 km², or 16.6 people per km². It ranks 3,124 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 742 residents
- 44.6 km²
- 17 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Făgețelu ranks No. 111 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 40.57 km in Făgețelu, compared with an average of 7.19 km in Olt County and 4.84 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 13.5 in Făgețelu, compared with an average of 3.9 per 10,000 inh. in Olt County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Făgețelu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (8 businesses).
Făgețelu in numbers
Where is Făgețelu?
Neighbouring localities
- Topana5.2 km · 566
- Vedea6.7 km · 3,162
- Spineni7.4 km · 1,260
- Leleasca8.5 km · 1,111
- Ciomăgești8.6 km · 943
- Uda10 km · 1,563
- Sâmburești11 km · 899
- Bărăști13 km · 1,130
Localities of similar size
Population of Făgețelu over time
Făgețelu had 863 residents in 2016 and 742 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 754 |
| 2022 | 746 |
| 2023 | 739 |
| 2024 | 736 |
| 2025 | 755 |
| 2026 | 742 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,252 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Topana, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vedea (3,162 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Făgețelu
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 | Făgețelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 871 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.6 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 225 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.9 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 416 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Făgețelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.57 km | 7.19 km | 7.67 km | ranked 9 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.04 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 360 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,101 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,253 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,484 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 35.0 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,021 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.70 ‰ | 1.82 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 446 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Făgețelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.6 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,916 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.35 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,272 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Făgețelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 196 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Făgețelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 53.9 m³ | 38.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 345 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Făgețelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.35 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 358 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.35 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 47 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.35 ‰ | 0.75 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 89 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Făgețelu | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 38 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Făgețelu
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 trade10 · 28.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing4 · 11.4%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 11.4%
- Construction3 · 8.6%
- Transport and storage3 · 8.6%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Făgețelu?
Făgețelu has 742 residents (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Făgețelu?
Făgețelu covers 44.6 km², with a density of 17 people per km².
Is the population of Făgețelu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Făgețelu went from 863 to 742, a change of −14.0%.
Where is Făgețelu?
Făgețelu is in Olt County. Latitude 44.789, longitude 24.539.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făgețelu?
In Făgețelu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 40.57 km (2025), ranking 9 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făgețelu?
In Făgețelu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 38 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Făgețelu?
The nearest to Făgețelu are Topana (5.2 km), Vedea (6.7 km), Spineni (7.4 km), Leleasca (8.5 km), Ciomăgești (8.6 km).