Fântânele (Teleorman County): population and statistics
Fântânele has a population of 1,248 (2026) across 46.9 km², or 26.6 people per km². It ranks 2,914 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −20.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,248 residents
- 46.9 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Fântânele ranks No. 84 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.2 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 38 ‰ in Fântânele, compared with an average of 118 ‰ in Teleorman County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Fântânele: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Fântânele in numbers
Where is Fântânele?
Population of Fântânele over time
Fântânele had 1,578 residents in 2016 and 1,248 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,403 |
| 2022 | 1,369 |
| 2023 | 1,349 |
| 2024 | 1,315 |
| 2025 | 1,277 |
| 2026 | 1,248 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,570 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Suhaia, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zimnicea (13,292 residents), 9.4 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 | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,575 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,103 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 29 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fântânele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.33 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,182 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 645 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,000 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516.8 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,237 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.4 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fântânele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.5 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.21 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 810 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fântânele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.1 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,031 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Fântânele | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 257 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 trade25 · 28.4%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 13.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 10.2%
- Transport and storage8 · 9.1%
- Construction5 · 5.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 5.7%
- Manufacturing4 · 4.5%
- Information and communication4 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 22.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 14.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 11.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 4.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 3.4%
- Accommodation3 · 3.4%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fântânele?
Fântânele has 1,248 residents (2026), ranking 2,914 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fântânele?
Fântânele covers 46.9 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Fântânele growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fântânele went from 1,578 to 1,248, a change of −20.9%.
Where is Fântânele?
Fântânele is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.731, longitude 25.317.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 29 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fântânele?
In Fântânele, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,070 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Fântânele?
The nearest to Fântânele are Suhaia (4.2 km), Zimnicea (9.4 km), Viișoara (10 km), Frumoasa (10 km), Izvoarele (12 km).