Lipova (Bacău County): population and statistics
Lipova has a population of 3,080 (2026) across 54.2 km², or 56.8 people per km². It ranks 1,526 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,080 residents
- 54.2 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Lipova ranks No. 67 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 0.6 m³ in Lipova, compared with an average of 25.3 m³ in Bacău County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.81 km in Lipova, compared with an average of 3.43 km in Bacău County and 4.84 km nationally.
Lipova: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Lipova in numbers
Where is Lipova?
Population of Lipova over time
Lipova had 3,189 residents in 2016 and 3,080 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,164 |
| 2022 | 3,128 |
| 2023 | 3,118 |
| 2024 | 3,124 |
| 2025 | 3,102 |
| 2026 | 3,080 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,590 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Plopana, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băcești (4,982 residents), 11 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 | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lipova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.81 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,703 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,332 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,820 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.5 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.7 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,359 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lipova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,926 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.30 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,322 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lipova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lipova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 0.6 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,646 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.13 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,672 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lipova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lipova | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 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 trade22 · 23.2%
- Transport and storage17 · 17.9%
- Construction16 · 16.8%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 12.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 6.3%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 5.3%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 17.9%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 15.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 13.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings11 · 11.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 10.5%
- Civil engineering9 · 9.5%
- Forestry and logging6 · 6.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities5 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lipova?
Lipova has 3,080 residents (2026), ranking 1,526 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lipova?
Lipova covers 54.2 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Lipova growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lipova went from 3,189 to 3,080, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Lipova?
Lipova is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.717, longitude 27.233.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Lipova?
In Lipova, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 0.6 m³ (2025), ranking 2,646 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipova?
In Lipova, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.81 km (2025), ranking 2,703 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Lipova?
The nearest to Lipova are Plopana (3.9 km), Gârceni (6.1 km), Odobești (9.2 km), Oniceni (10 km), Băcești (11 km).