Furculești: population and statistics
Furculești has a population of 3,003 (2026) across 78.6 km², or 38.2 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,003 residents
- 78.6 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 97 localities in Teleorman County, Furculești ranks No. 24 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 27.6 ‰ in Furculești, compared with an average of 18.8 ‰ in Teleorman County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.67 ‰ in Furculești, compared with an average of 1.95 ‰ in Teleorman County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Furculești: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Furculești in numbers
Where is Furculești?
Neighbouring localities
- Crângu7.7 km · 1,228
- Piatra7.8 km · 2,608
- Bogdana8.0 km · 1,809
- Poroschia8.5 km · 4,117
- Nanov11 km · 3,511
- Dracea12 km · 1,399
- Lisa12 km · 1,897
- Viișoara13 km · 1,327
All localities in Teleorman County
Localities of similar size
Population of Furculești over time
Furculești had 3,407 residents in 2016 and 3,003 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,241 |
| 2022 | 3,152 |
| 2023 | 3,101 |
| 2024 | 3,086 |
| 2025 | 3,034 |
| 2026 | 3,003 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,003 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Crângu, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Plosca (4,865 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Furculești
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 | Furculești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 15.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.6 ‰ | 18.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 141 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 ‰ | 5.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,024 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,136 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Furculești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.99 km | 6.17 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,091 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,640 | 174,879 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,347 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 546.1 ‰ | 525.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 951 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 51.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Furculești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 38.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.95 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,799 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Furculești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 74 ‰ | 163 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,498 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.3% | ranked 684 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Furculești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.0 m³ | 41.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 571 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Furculești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.51 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Furculești | Teleorman County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 118 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Furculești
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 trade39 · 22.9%
- Transport and storage21 · 12.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services15 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing14 · 8.2%
- Construction10 · 5.9%
- Real estate9 · 5.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation9 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 15.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 12.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 10.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 8.8%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 5.3%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities9 · 5.3%
- Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply8 · 4.7%
- Construction of buildings7 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Furculești?
Furculești has 3,003 residents (2026), ranking 1,585 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Furculești?
Furculești covers 78.6 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Furculești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Furculești went from 3,407 to 3,003, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Furculești?
Furculești is in Teleorman County. Latitude 43.884, longitude 25.159.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Furculești?
In Furculești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 27.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 141 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Furculești?
In Furculești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.67 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,799 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Furculești?
The nearest to Furculești are Crângu (7.7 km), Piatra (7.8 km), Bogdana (8.0 km), Poroschia (8.5 km), Nanov (11 km).