Rupea: population and statistics
Rupea has a population of 5,721 (2026) across 75.5 km², or 75.8 people per km². It ranks 610 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,721 residents
- 75.5 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 58 localities in Brașov County, Rupea ranks No. 16 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 200 ‰ in Rupea, compared with an average of 183 ‰ in Brașov County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.80 ‰ in Rupea, compared with an average of 3.57 ‰ in Brașov County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Rupea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (112 businesses).
Rupea in numbers
Where is Rupea?
Neighbouring localities
- Homorod4.4 km · 2,688
- Ungra6.9 km · 2,428
- Cața7.3 km · 2,717
- Hoghiz8.9 km · 5,217
- Jibert12 km · 2,768
- Comăna14 km · 3,262
- Racoș14 km · 3,867
- Bunești15 km · 2,980
All localities in Brașov County
Localities of similar size
Population of Rupea over time
Rupea had 6,184 residents in 2016 and 5,721 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,999 |
| 2022 | 5,950 |
| 2023 | 5,936 |
| 2024 | 5,827 |
| 2025 | 5,760 |
| 2026 | 5,721 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,574 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Homorod, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Făgăraș (35,229 residents), 29 km away.
All indicators for Rupea
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 | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 21.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 17.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 853 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 7.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.52 km | 4.13 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,398 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,384 | 303,112 | 10,177,161 | ranked 676 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.7 ‰ | 469.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.7 m² | 51.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 727 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.02 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 316 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 326 m³ | 18,473 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 382 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.5 ‰ | 68.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 878 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.52 ‰ | 4.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,902 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 166 ‰ | 289 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 523 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | ranked 813 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.1 nights | 4.5 | 0.4 | ranked 322 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 663 ‰ | 2,372 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 301 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.6 ‰ | 58.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 367 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.1 m³ | 49.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 892 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.51 km | 2.80 km | 4.05 km | ranked 749 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.80 ‰ | 3.57 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 181 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.22 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rupea | Brașov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 200 ‰ | 183 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 117 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rupea
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 trade140 · 24.8%
- Construction57 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services54 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services51 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing50 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical40 · 7.1%
- Transport and storage33 · 5.8%
- Other service activities30 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)112 · 19.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)71 · 12.6%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 9.2%
- Food and beverage service activities44 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings37 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of food products25 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities25 · 4.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 4.1%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles21 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rupea?
Rupea has 5,721 residents (2026), ranking 610 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rupea?
Rupea covers 75.5 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Rupea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rupea went from 6,184 to 5,721, a change of −7.5%.
Where is Rupea?
Rupea is in Brașov County. Latitude 46.039, longitude 25.223.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rupea?
In Rupea, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 200 ‰ (2025), ranking 117 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rupea?
In Rupea, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.80 ‰ (2024), ranking 181 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Rupea?
The nearest to Rupea are Homorod (4.4 km), Ungra (6.9 km), Cața (7.3 km), Hoghiz (8.9 km), Jibert (12 km).