Lupșa: population and statistics
Lupșa has a population of 2,709 (2026) across 121.4 km², or 22.3 people per km². It ranks 1,776 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,709 residents
- 121.4 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Alba County, Lupșa ranks No. 29 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.91 ‰ in Lupșa, compared with an average of 3.50 ‰ in Alba County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.74 ‰ in Lupșa, compared with an average of 0.46 ‰ in Alba County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Lupșa: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (45 businesses).
Lupșa in numbers
Where is Lupșa?
Neighbouring localities
- Baia de Arieș6.8 km · 3,480
- Roșia Montană11 km · 2,589
- Bistra11 km · 4,309
- Câmpeni11 km · 6,827
- Bucium12 km · 1,294
- Mogoș14 km · 684
- Ponor15 km · 580
- Abrud15 km · 4,829
Localities of similar size
Population of Lupșa over time
Lupșa had 3,174 residents in 2016 and 2,709 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,938 |
| 2022 | 2,846 |
| 2023 | 2,782 |
| 2024 | 2,759 |
| 2025 | 2,745 |
| 2026 | 2,709 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,003 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Baia de Arieș, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistra (4,309 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Lupșa
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 | Lupșa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 11.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lupșa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.58 km | 6.67 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,127 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,524 | 175,151 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,496 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 562.6 ‰ | 486.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 829 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.8 m² | 51.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lupșa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 ‰ | 53.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 572 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.91 ‰ | 3.50 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 163 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lupșa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 268 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lupșa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.5 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 239 ‰ | 852 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 586 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.8 ‰ | 28.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 448 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lupșa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.2 m³ | 36.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,052 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Lupșa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 2.02 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 810 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.74 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 398 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.77 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lupșa | Alba County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 153 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,472 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lupșa
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 trade67 · 20.0%
- Transport and storage47 · 14.0%
- Construction42 · 12.5%
- Manufacturing38 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services31 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 3.3%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 13.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)44 · 13.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities38 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings29 · 8.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)16 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering16 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 3.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy11 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lupșa?
Lupșa has 2,709 residents (2026), ranking 1,776 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lupșa?
Lupșa covers 121.4 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Lupșa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lupșa went from 3,174 to 2,709, a change of −14.7%.
Where is Lupșa?
Lupșa is in Alba County. Latitude 46.365, longitude 23.194.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lupșa?
In Lupșa, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.91 ‰ (2026), ranking 163 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lupșa?
In Lupșa, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.74 ‰ (2024), ranking 398 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Lupșa?
The nearest to Lupșa are Baia de Arieș (6.8 km), Roșia Montană (11 km), Bistra (11 km), Câmpeni (11 km), Bucium (12 km).