Fărcașele: population and statistics
Fărcașele has a population of 4,419 (2026) across 47.4 km², or 93.3 people per km². It ranks 916 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,419 residents
- 47.4 km²
- 93 people/km²
Key points
Among the 112 localities in Olt County, Fărcașele ranks No. 9 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.4 ‰ in Fărcașele, compared with an average of 37.4 ‰ in Olt County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 390.8 ‰ in Fărcașele, compared with an average of 526.0 ‰ in Olt County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Fărcașele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Fărcașele in numbers
Where is Fărcașele?
Neighbouring localities
- Dobrosloveni6.2 km · 3,542
- Stoenești6.6 km · 2,064
- Drăgănești-Olt7.7 km · 11,092
- Fălcoiu9.1 km · 3,543
- Caracal9.9 km · 31,024
- Deveselu10 km · 2,963
- Mărunței10 km · 3,575
- Dăneasa10 km · 3,178
Localities of similar size
Population of Fărcașele over time
Fărcașele had 4,828 residents in 2016 and 4,419 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,693 |
| 2022 | 4,612 |
| 2023 | 4,530 |
| 2024 | 4,482 |
| 2025 | 4,452 |
| 2026 | 4,419 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,636 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dobrosloveni, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgănești-Olt (11,092 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Fărcașele
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 | Fărcașele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 19.5 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,290 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 5.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,396 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fărcașele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.13 ‰ | 1.41 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,526 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,727 | 211,826 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,226 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 390.8 ‰ | 526.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,754 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.7 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 981 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fărcașele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.4 ‰ | 37.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,782 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.04 ‰ | 2.31 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,625 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fărcașele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 40 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,605 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 568 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Fărcașele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.96 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fărcașele | Olt County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 137 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fărcașele
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 trade42 · 30.2%
- Other service activities19 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage14 · 10.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.2%
- Construction8 · 5.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 25.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.2%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 9.4%
- Other personal service activities13 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.0%
- Construction of buildings6 · 4.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 4.3%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fărcașele?
Fărcașele has 4,419 residents (2026), ranking 916 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fărcașele?
Fărcașele covers 47.4 km², with a density of 93 people per km².
Is the population of Fărcașele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fărcașele went from 4,828 to 4,419, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Fărcașele?
Fărcașele is in Olt County. Latitude 44.147, longitude 24.439.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fărcașele?
In Fărcașele, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,782 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fărcașele?
In Fărcașele, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 390.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,754 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Fărcașele?
The nearest to Fărcașele are Dobrosloveni (6.2 km), Stoenești (6.6 km), Drăgănești-Olt (7.7 km), Fălcoiu (9.1 km), Caracal (9.9 km).