Lupșanu: population and statistics
Lupșanu has a population of 2,779 (2026) across 94.3 km², or 29.5 people per km². It ranks 1,742 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,779 residents
- 94.3 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Lupșanu ranks No. 34 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.9 ‰ in Lupșanu, compared with an average of 13.6 ‰ in Călărași County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 675.4 ‰ in Lupșanu, compared with an average of 470.8 ‰ in Călărași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Lupșanu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (46 businesses).
Lupșanu in numbers
Where is Lupșanu?
Population of Lupșanu over time
Lupșanu had 3,198 residents in 2016 and 2,779 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,911 |
| 2022 | 2,861 |
| 2023 | 2,834 |
| 2024 | 2,816 |
| 2025 | 2,787 |
| 2026 | 2,779 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,211 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dor Mărunt (6,510 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Lupșanu
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 | Lupșanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 561 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 256 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lupșanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.65 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 385 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.16 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,877 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,078 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 675.4 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 327 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.6 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,705 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lupșanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.3 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,133 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.88 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 996 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lupșanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,004 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lupșanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.2 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,449 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Lupșanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Lupșanu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,518 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lupșanu
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 trade62 · 26.1%
- Transport and storage31 · 13.0%
- Manufacturing21 · 8.8%
- Construction17 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 5.5%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)46 · 19.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 10.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 5.0%
- Education10 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings9 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities8 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lupșanu?
Lupșanu has 2,779 residents (2026), ranking 1,742 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lupșanu?
Lupșanu covers 94.3 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Lupșanu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lupșanu went from 3,198 to 2,779, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Lupșanu?
Lupșanu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.389, longitude 26.914.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lupșanu?
In Lupșanu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 256 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lupșanu?
In Lupșanu, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 675.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 327 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Lupșanu?
The nearest to Lupșanu are Dor Mărunt (6.8 km), Lehliu Gară (7.3 km), Frăsinet (10 km), Valea Argovei (11 km), Lehliu (12 km).