Fântânele (Prahova County): population and statistics
Fântânele has a population of 1,849 (2026) across 17.7 km², or 104 people per km². It ranks 2,469 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,849 residents
- 17.7 km²
- 104 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Fântânele ranks No. 86 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 11.4 m³ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 38.7 m³ in Prahova County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.54 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 1.73 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Fântânele: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Fântânele in numbers
Where is Fântânele?
Population of Fântânele over time
Fântânele had 2,042 residents in 2016 and 1,849 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,914 |
| 2022 | 1,888 |
| 2023 | 1,870 |
| 2024 | 1,872 |
| 2025 | 1,867 |
| 2026 | 1,849 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,482 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vadu Săpat, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ceptura (4,182 residents), 4.3 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 | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.1 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fântânele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.03 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,046 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 906 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,619 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 490.0 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.8 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,347 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,091 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fântânele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.0 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.70 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.4 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,299 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.79 km | 2.89 km | 4.05 km | ranked 904 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fântânele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fântânele | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 722 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fântânele
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 trade32 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.7%
- Construction16 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services15 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing14 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical12 · 8.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 4.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.6%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.1%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.0%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing7 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 5.0%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 4.3%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fântânele?
Fântânele has 1,849 residents (2026), ranking 2,469 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fântânele?
Fântânele covers 17.7 km², with a density of 104 people per km².
Is the population of Fântânele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fântânele went from 2,042 to 1,849, a change of −9.5%.
Where is Fântânele?
Fântânele is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.000, longitude 26.383.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 11.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,299 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.54 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,111 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Fântânele?
The nearest to Fântânele are Vadu Săpat (4.1 km), Ceptura (4.3 km), Mizil (4.5 km), Colceag (6.1 km), Gura Vadului (8.6 km).