Făget: population and statistics
Făget has a population of 7,544 (2026) across 150.9 km², or 50.0 people per km². It ranks 397 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,544 residents
- 150.9 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Făget ranks No. 15 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.37 ‰ in Făget, compared with an average of 7.92 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 217 ‰ in Făget, compared with an average of 198 ‰ in Timiș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Făget: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (157 businesses).
Făget in numbers
Where is Făget?
Population of Făget over time
Făget had 7,585 residents in 2016 and 7,544 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,597 |
| 2022 | 7,589 |
| 2023 | 7,609 |
| 2024 | 7,596 |
| 2025 | 7,596 |
| 2026 | 7,544 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,133 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dumbrava, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lugoj (43,052 residents), 28 km away.
All indicators for Făget
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 | Făget | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,156 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,460 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Făget | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.28 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,980 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.93 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,706 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,824 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 504 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 374.3 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,885 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.1 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.66 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Făget | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.5 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 609 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.12 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,558 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Făget | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 300 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Făget | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 715 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 291 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 636 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Făget | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,495 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.43 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 763 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Făget | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.37 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 58 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,016 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.93 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Făget | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 217 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 82 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Făget
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 trade231 · 23.8%
- Transport and storage133 · 13.7%
- Construction95 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services89 · 9.2%
- Manufacturing83 · 8.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical59 · 6.1%
- Real estate48 · 4.9%
- Other service activities47 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)157 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)139 · 14.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines113 · 11.6%
- Specialised construction activities86 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities78 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings69 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities48 · 4.9%
- Civil engineering44 · 4.5%
- Rental and leasing activities43 · 4.4%
- Food and beverage service activities38 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Făget?
Făget has 7,544 residents (2026), ranking 397 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Făget?
Făget covers 150.9 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Făget growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Făget went from 7,585 to 7,544, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Făget?
Făget is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.850, longitude 22.180.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făget?
In Făget, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.37 ‰ (2024), ranking 58 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făget?
In Făget, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 217 ‰ (2025), ranking 82 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Făget?
The nearest to Făget are Dumbrava (6.9 km), Margina (7.0 km), Mănăștiur (10 km), Curtea (11 km), Birchiș (12 km).