Poiana Lacului: population and statistics
Poiana Lacului has a population of 6,143 (2026) across 55.8 km², or 110 people per km². It ranks 537 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,143 residents
- 55.8 km²
- 110 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Poiana Lacului ranks No. 12 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Poiana Lacului, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Argeș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 179 ‰ in Poiana Lacului, compared with an average of 258 ‰ in Argeș County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Poiana Lacului: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (109 businesses).
Poiana Lacului in numbers
Where is Poiana Lacului?
Neighbouring localities
- Băbana6.7 km · 2,865
- Moșoaia6.8 km · 8,213
- Vedea7.6 km · 3,162
- Săpata7.8 km · 1,502
- Albota8.4 km · 4,250
- Cocu9.2 km · 1,981
- Bascov11 km · 11,267
- Uda12 km · 1,563
All localities in Argeș County
Localities of similar size
Population of Poiana Lacului over time
Poiana Lacului had 6,519 residents in 2016 and 6,143 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,307 |
| 2022 | 6,268 |
| 2023 | 6,213 |
| 2024 | 6,204 |
| 2025 | 6,196 |
| 2026 | 6,143 |
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All indicators for Poiana Lacului
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 | Poiana Lacului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poiana Lacului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.57 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 681 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.93 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 583 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,836 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 501 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 461.7 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,868 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,154 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poiana Lacului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.77 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 263 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 324 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 388 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poiana Lacului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 748 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.28 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poiana Lacului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 179 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 468 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poiana Lacului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.0 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 633 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Poiana Lacului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,579 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poiana Lacului | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poiana Lacului
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 trade128 · 22.1%
- Transport and storage124 · 21.4%
- Administrative and support services57 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing45 · 7.8%
- Construction41 · 7.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical34 · 5.9%
- Real estate30 · 5.2%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines109 · 18.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)103 · 17.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities66 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities30 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings25 · 4.3%
- Food and beverage service activities25 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 4.3%
- Office administration and business support activities25 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poiana Lacului?
Poiana Lacului has 6,143 residents (2026), ranking 537 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poiana Lacului?
Poiana Lacului covers 55.8 km², with a density of 110 people per km².
Is the population of Poiana Lacului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poiana Lacului went from 6,519 to 6,143, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Poiana Lacului?
Poiana Lacului is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.809, longitude 24.710.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana Lacului?
In Poiana Lacului, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poiana Lacului?
In Poiana Lacului, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 179 ‰ (2024), ranking 468 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Poiana Lacului?
The nearest to Poiana Lacului are Băbana (6.7 km), Moșoaia (6.8 km), Vedea (7.6 km), Săpata (7.8 km), Albota (8.4 km).