Lipova (Arad County): population and statistics
Lipova has a population of 10,554 (2026) across 134.2 km², or 78.7 people per km². It ranks 237 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,554 residents
- 134.2 km²
- 79 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Arad County, Lipova ranks No. 5 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.03 ‰ in Lipova, compared with an average of 3.03 ‰ in Arad County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Lipova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (228 businesses).
Lipova in numbers
Where is Lipova?
Neighbouring localities
- Păuliș5.8 km · 4,423
- Ghioroc11 km · 4,090
- Zăbrani11 km · 4,250
- Șiștarovăț12 km · 408
- Conop13 km · 2,116
- Covăsânț14 km · 2,642
- Bogda15 km · 537
- Ususău17 km · 1,505
Localities of similar size
Population of Lipova over time
Lipova had 11,395 residents in 2016 and 10,554 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,112 |
| 2022 | 10,982 |
| 2023 | 10,830 |
| 2024 | 10,747 |
| 2025 | 10,676 |
| 2026 | 10,554 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,789 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Păuliș, 5.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Arad (164,631 residents), 30 km away.
All indicators for Lipova
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 | Lipova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 16.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 11.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lipova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.87 km | 5.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,279 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.98 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,891 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,360 | 207,810 | 10,177,161 | ranked 194 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 507.9 ‰ | 454.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,325 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.2 m² | 56.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 695 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.84 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lipova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.6 ‰ | 56.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.36 ‰ | 3.43 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 408 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lipova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 282 ‰ | 284 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lipova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.1 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49 ‰ | 737 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 954 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 663 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lipova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.2 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,257 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.97 km | 3.65 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,098 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lipova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.03 ‰ | 3.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 162 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.83 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 249 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 831 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lipova | Arad County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 154 ‰ | 158 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lipova
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 trade305 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage181 · 13.3%
- Administrative and support services118 · 8.7%
- Construction116 · 8.5%
- Manufacturing111 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical107 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services80 · 5.9%
- Other service activities66 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)228 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines162 · 11.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)157 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities103 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities78 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings73 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities70 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities64 · 4.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy54 · 4.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods45 · 3.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lipova?
Lipova has 10,554 residents (2026), ranking 237 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lipova?
Lipova covers 134.2 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Lipova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lipova went from 11,395 to 10,554, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Lipova?
Lipova is in Arad County. Latitude 46.089, longitude 21.691.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipova?
In Lipova, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.03 ‰ (2024), ranking 162 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Lipova?
In Lipova, “Existing dwellings” stands at 5,360 (2025), ranking 194 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Lipova?
The nearest to Lipova are Păuliș (5.8 km), Ghioroc (11 km), Zăbrani (11 km), Șiștarovăț (12 km), Conop (13 km).