Fârdea: population and statistics
Fârdea has a population of 1,605 (2026) across 131.1 km², or 12.2 people per km². It ranks 2,649 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,605 residents
- 131.1 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Fârdea ranks No. 85 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Fârdea, compared with an average of 6.04 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.69 km in Fârdea, compared with an average of 3.51 km in Timiș County and 3.05 km nationally.
Fârdea: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Fârdea in numbers
Where is Fârdea?
Neighbouring localities
- Dumbrava9.7 km · 2,688
- Nădrag11 km · 2,622
- Bârna11 km · 1,437
- Făget12 km · 7,544
- Tomești12 km · 1,868
- Traian Vuia13 km · 2,138
- Margina14 km · 2,176
- Curtea15 km · 1,277
All localities in Timiș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Fârdea over time
Fârdea had 1,743 residents in 2016 and 1,605 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | 1,639 |
| 2023 | 1,631 |
| 2024 | 1,614 |
| 2025 | 1,612 |
| 2026 | 1,605 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,364 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrava (2,688 residents), 9.7 km away.
All indicators for Fârdea
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 | Fârdea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,631 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fârdea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.92 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,793 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.61 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 208 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,182 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,105 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 736.4 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 197 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.5 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 740 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fârdea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.4 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 582 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.49 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,260 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fârdea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 343 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fârdea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 576 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 332 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 491 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fârdea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.3 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,833 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.69 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 22 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fârdea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fârdea | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,709 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 538 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fârdea
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 trade45 · 22.3%
- Transport and storage25 · 12.4%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services18 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 7.4%
- Construction14 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing13 · 6.4%
- Real estate11 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 14.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines21 · 10.4%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 8.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 7.4%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings12 · 5.9%
- Forestry and logging11 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.4%
- Accommodation10 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fârdea?
Fârdea has 1,605 residents (2026), ranking 2,649 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fârdea?
Fârdea covers 131.1 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Fârdea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fârdea went from 1,743 to 1,605, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Fârdea?
Fârdea is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.741, longitude 22.198.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fârdea?
In Fârdea, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fârdea?
In Fârdea, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.69 km (2025), ranking 22 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Fârdea?
The nearest to Fârdea are Dumbrava (9.7 km), Nădrag (11 km), Bârna (11 km), Făget (12 km), Tomești (12 km).