Fârtățești: population and statistics
Fârtățești has a population of 3,641 (2026) across 78.4 km², or 46.5 people per km². It ranks 1,223 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,641 residents
- 78.4 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Fârtățești ranks No. 20 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 13 ‰ in Fârtățești, compared with an average of 222 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Fârtățești, compared with an average of 5.2 nights in Vâlcea County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Fârtățești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (20 businesses).
Fârtățești in numbers
Where is Fârtățești?
Population of Fârtățești over time
Fârtățești had 3,873 residents in 2016 and 3,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,847 |
| 2022 | 3,766 |
| 2023 | 3,726 |
| 2024 | 3,719 |
| 2025 | 3,704 |
| 2026 | 3,641 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,978 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Măciuca, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Drăgășani (18,483 residents), 26 km away.
All indicators for Fârtățești
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 | Fârtățești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 356 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fârtățești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.85 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 224 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.55 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,102 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,608 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 584 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 716.3 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 231 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.5 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 610 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,796 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fârtățești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.1 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,805 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.10 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,469 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fârtățești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 13 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,145 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fârtățești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 5.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10 ‰ | 1,688 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,087 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fârtățești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.6 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,240 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.16 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 161 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fârtățești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,453 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.27 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,807 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Fârtățești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 67 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,558 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fârtățești
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
- Transport and storage21 · 21.6%
- Wholesale and retail trade20 · 20.6%
- Construction16 · 16.5%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.2%
- Other service activities5 · 5.2%
- Real estate3 · 3.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 20.6%
- Construction of buildings16 · 16.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 16.5%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 8.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.2%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 5.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fârtățești?
Fârtățești has 3,641 residents (2026), ranking 1,223 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fârtățești?
Fârtățești covers 78.4 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Fârtățești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fârtățești went from 3,873 to 3,641, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Fârtățești?
Fârtățești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.777, longitude 23.981.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fârtățești?
In Fârtățești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,145 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Fârtățești?
In Fârtățești, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Fârtățești?
The nearest to Fârtățești are Măciuca (4.2 km), Tetoiu (5.2 km), Stănești (5.3 km), Zătreni (10 km), Valea Mare (11 km).