Făurești: population and statistics
Făurești has a population of 1,485 (2026) across 29.7 km², or 50.0 people per km². It ranks 2,748 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,485 residents
- 29.7 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Făurești ranks No. 77 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Făurești, compared with an average of 2.63 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.8 ‰ in Făurești, compared with an average of 19.0 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Făurești: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (12 businesses).
Făurești in numbers
Where is Făurești?
Population of Făurești over time
Făurești had 1,463 residents in 2016 and 1,485 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,466 |
| 2022 | 1,468 |
| 2023 | 1,467 |
| 2024 | 1,479 |
| 2025 | 1,477 |
| 2026 | 1,485 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,160 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Laloșu (2,437 residents), 2.9 km away.
All indicators for Făurești
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 | Făurești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.5 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 958 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Făurești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.85 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,077 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 809 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,778 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.8 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.5 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,677 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 934 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Făurești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.6 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,105 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Făurești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 23 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,070 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Făurești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.0 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 895 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.58 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 733 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Făurești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Făurești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Făurești
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 trade18 · 23.1%
- Construction13 · 16.7%
- Transport and storage9 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services6 · 7.7%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.4%
- Real estate4 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities12 · 15.4%
- Construction of buildings11 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 10.3%
- Civil engineering6 · 7.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 6.4%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities4 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Făurești?
Făurești has 1,485 residents (2026), ranking 2,748 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Făurești?
Făurești covers 29.7 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Făurești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Făurești went from 1,463 to 1,485, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Făurești?
Făurești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.575, longitude 24.012.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făurești?
In Făurești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Făurești?
In Făurești, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,082 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Făurești?
The nearest to Făurești are Laloșu (2.9 km), Diculești (5.2 km), Șușani (6.7 km), Bălcești (8.1 km), Iancu Jianu (9.2 km).