Foieni: population and statistics
Foieni has a population of 1,897 (2026) across 40.5 km², or 46.9 people per km². It ranks 2,415 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,897 residents
- 40.5 km²
- 47 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Foieni ranks No. 55 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.3 ‰ in Foieni, compared with an average of 14.6 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 81.3 m² in Foieni, compared with an average of 55.3 m² in Satu Mare County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Foieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (19 businesses).
Foieni in numbers
Where is Foieni?
Population of Foieni over time
Foieni had 1,940 residents in 2016 and 1,897 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,899 |
| 2022 | 1,886 |
| 2023 | 1,879 |
| 2024 | 1,876 |
| 2025 | 1,897 |
| 2026 | 1,897 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Satu Mare County for “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,665 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Urziceni, 3.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Carei (22,848 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Foieni
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 | Foieni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,108 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,158 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Foieni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.06 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,500 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,587 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 689 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,938 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 363.2 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,950 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 81.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 31 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Foieni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.75 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 205 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 269 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 510 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Foieni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.0 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,897 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Foieni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 442 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.0% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 708 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Foieni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.5 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,156 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.38 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 275 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Foieni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 919 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Foieni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Foieni
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 trade23 · 20.2%
- Transport and storage20 · 17.5%
- Manufacturing13 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 6.1%
- Construction6 · 5.3%
- Real estate6 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 14.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 13.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 6.1%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities6 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products5 · 4.4%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.4%
- Office administration and business support activities5 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Foieni?
Foieni has 1,897 residents (2026), ranking 2,415 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Foieni?
Foieni covers 40.5 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Foieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Foieni went from 1,940 to 1,897, a change of −2.2%.
Where is Foieni?
Foieni is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.701, longitude 22.367.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Foieni?
In Foieni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,158 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Foieni?
In Foieni, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 81.3 m² (2025), ranking 31 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Foieni?
The nearest to Foieni are Urziceni (3.0 km), Ciumești (6.4 km), Carei (7.8 km), Sanislău (8.9 km), Cămin (11 km).