Lăpușnicel: population and statistics
Lăpușnicel has a population of 879 (2026) across 74.2 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 3,091 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 879 residents
- 74.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Lăpușnicel ranks No. 70 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 17 ‰ in Lăpușnicel, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 78.3 m² in Lăpușnicel, compared with an average of 54.5 m² in Caraș-Severin County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Lăpușnicel: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Lăpușnicel in numbers
Where is Lăpușnicel?
Population of Lăpușnicel over time
Lăpușnicel had 993 residents in 2016 and 879 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 909 |
| 2022 | 891 |
| 2023 | 878 |
| 2024 | 866 |
| 2025 | 869 |
| 2026 | 879 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Caraș-Severin County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,388 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.6 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Lăpușnicel
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 | Lăpușnicel | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 50 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.2 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.0 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 75 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lăpușnicel | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.26 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 718 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 658 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,981 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 748.6 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 176 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 78.3 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 41 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lăpușnicel | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.5 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,380 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.14 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,443 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lăpușnicel | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 182 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 1,627 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lăpușnicel | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.1 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,984 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.06 km | 3.18 km | 4.05 km | ranked 27 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lăpușnicel | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 417 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.14 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 77 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Lăpușnicel | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,148 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Lăpușnicel
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 trade11 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage9 · 19.6%
- Manufacturing6 · 13.0%
- Construction6 · 13.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 8.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 15.2%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 13.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 13.0%
- Civil engineering4 · 8.7%
- Forestry and logging3 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)3 · 6.5%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lăpușnicel?
Lăpușnicel has 879 residents (2026), ranking 3,091 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lăpușnicel?
Lăpușnicel covers 74.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Lăpușnicel growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lăpușnicel went from 993 to 879, a change of −11.5%.
Where is Lăpușnicel?
Lăpușnicel is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 45.005, longitude 22.177.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lăpușnicel?
In Lăpușnicel, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,148 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Lăpușnicel?
In Lăpușnicel, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 78.3 m² (2025), ranking 41 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Lăpușnicel?
The nearest to Lăpușnicel are Prigor (6.8 km), Mehadica (7.8 km), Iablanița (11 km), Cornea (12 km), Luncavița (13 km).