Fântâna Mare: population and statistics
Fântâna Mare has a population of 2,641 (2026) across 30.7 km², or 85.9 people per km². It ranks 1,814 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,641 residents
- 30.7 km²
- 86 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Fântâna Mare ranks No. 92 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 48 ‰ in Fântâna Mare, compared with an average of 169 ‰ in Suceava County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.06 ‰ in Fântâna Mare, compared with an average of 2.87 ‰ in Suceava County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Fântâna Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (42 businesses).
Fântâna Mare in numbers
Where is Fântâna Mare?
Population of Fântâna Mare over time
Fântâna Mare had 2,612 residents in 2016 and 2,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,615 |
| 2022 | 2,599 |
| 2023 | 2,626 |
| 2024 | 2,647 |
| 2025 | 2,655 |
| 2026 | 2,641 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,304 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bogdănești (4,094 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Fântâna Mare
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 | Fântâna Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fântâna Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.54 km | 3.50 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,393 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.06 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 180 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,248 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,966 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.5 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,741 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.8 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,135 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fântâna Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.1 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,224 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.89 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fântâna Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fântâna Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 2.1 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 733 ‰ | 968 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 281 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 30.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 407 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fântâna Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.5 m³ | 26.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,249 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 2.74 km | 4.05 km | ranked 706 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fântâna Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fântâna Mare | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fântâna Mare
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 trade56 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage44 · 15.2%
- Administrative and support services28 · 9.7%
- Construction27 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing26 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 7.6%
- Other service activities19 · 6.6%
- Real estate13 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 14.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines39 · 13.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 9.3%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.2%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 5.5%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods14 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities13 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fântâna Mare?
Fântâna Mare has 2,641 residents (2026), ranking 1,814 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fântâna Mare?
Fântâna Mare covers 30.7 km², with a density of 86 people per km².
Is the population of Fântâna Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fântâna Mare went from 2,612 to 2,641, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Fântâna Mare?
Fântâna Mare is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.407, longitude 26.289.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântâna Mare?
In Fântâna Mare, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,983 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântâna Mare?
In Fântâna Mare, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.06 ‰ (2025), ranking 180 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Fântâna Mare?
The nearest to Fântâna Mare are Bogdănești (4.5 km), Baia (5.7 km), Fălticeni (6.3 km), Vadu Moldovei (6.5 km), Boroaia (7.0 km).