Fântânele (Suceava County): population and statistics
Fântânele has a population of 4,628 (2026) across 41.0 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 856 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,628 residents
- 41.0 km²
- 113 people/km²
Key points
Among the 114 localities in Suceava County, Fântânele ranks No. 52 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.22 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 1.44 ‰ in Suceava County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.6 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 9.1 ‰ in Suceava County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Fântânele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Fântânele in numbers
Where is Fântânele?
Population of Fântânele over time
Fântânele had 4,770 residents in 2016 and 4,628 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,692 |
| 2022 | 4,655 |
| 2023 | 4,673 |
| 2024 | 4,665 |
| 2025 | 4,643 |
| 2026 | 4,628 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,749 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Verești (7,291 residents), 6.4 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 | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,089 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 17.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,317 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 9.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 9.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fântânele | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.32 ‰ | 2.87 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 320 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,035 | 306,127 | 10,177,161 | ranked 918 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 439.7 ‰ | 400.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,160 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.8 m² | 55.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 970 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 ‰ | 2.43 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 529 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fântânele | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.2 ‰ | 36.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.42 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 46 ‰ | 149 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Fântânele | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 1.44 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,669 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.37 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,606 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.22 ‰ | 0.72 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,937 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fântânele | Suceava County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 169 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,489 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 trade52 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage40 · 18.0%
- Construction28 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services23 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing18 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.9%
- Real estate8 · 3.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 18.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 15.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities25 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 10.4%
- Construction of buildings19 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.3%
- Rental and leasing activities12 · 5.4%
- Postal and courier activities10 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities8 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fântânele?
Fântânele has 4,628 residents (2026), ranking 856 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fântânele?
Fântânele covers 41.0 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Fântânele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fântânele went from 4,770 to 4,628, a change of −3.0%.
Where is Fântânele?
Fântânele is in Suceava County. Latitude 47.603, longitude 26.519.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.22 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,669 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 348 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Fântânele?
The nearest to Fântânele are Verești (6.4 km), Corni (7.6 km), Udești (8.7 km), Vorona (8.7 km), Liteni (9.3 km).