Lăpușnicu Mare: population and statistics
Lăpușnicu Mare has a population of 1,469 (2026) across 127.8 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 2,754 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,469 residents
- 127.8 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 77 localities in Caraș-Severin County, Lăpușnicu Mare ranks No. 52 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 92.6 m³ in Lăpușnicu Mare, compared with an average of 38.1 m³ in Caraș-Severin County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 54 ‰ in Lăpușnicu Mare, compared with an average of 122 ‰ in Caraș-Severin County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Lăpușnicu Mare: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Lăpușnicu Mare in numbers
Where is Lăpușnicu Mare?
Population of Lăpușnicu Mare over time
Lăpușnicu Mare had 1,695 residents in 2016 and 1,469 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,565 |
| 2022 | 1,523 |
| 2023 | 1,500 |
| 2024 | 1,481 |
| 2025 | 1,471 |
| 2026 | 1,469 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,892 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cărbunari, 10.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bozovici (2,589 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Lăpușnicu Mare
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 | Lăpușnicu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 460 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 18.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,589 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 12.2 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lăpușnicu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.19 km | 5.12 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,047 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 783 | 140,490 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,819 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 533.0 ‰ | 476.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,070 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.3 m² | 54.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 843 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lăpușnicu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.0 ‰ | 38.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,532 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.36 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lăpușnicu Mare | 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) | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lăpușnicu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92.6 m³ | 38.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 82 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Lăpușnicu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Lăpușnicu Mare | Caraș-Severin County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 54 ‰ | 122 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lăpușnicu Mare
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 trade25 · 20.3%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing12 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 8.9%
- Construction11 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.9%
- Real estate7 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering8 · 6.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities7 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lăpușnicu Mare?
Lăpușnicu Mare has 1,469 residents (2026), ranking 2,754 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lăpușnicu Mare?
Lăpușnicu Mare covers 127.8 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Lăpușnicu Mare growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lăpușnicu Mare went from 1,695 to 1,469, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Lăpușnicu Mare?
Lăpușnicu Mare is in Caraș-Severin County. Latitude 44.900, longitude 21.872.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Lăpușnicu Mare?
In Lăpușnicu Mare, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 92.6 m³ (2025), ranking 82 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lăpușnicu Mare?
In Lăpușnicu Mare, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 54 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,903 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Lăpușnicu Mare?
The nearest to Lăpușnicu Mare are Cărbunari (10 km), Bozovici (11 km), Șopotu Nou (12 km), Ciclova Română (12 km), Dalboșeț (13 km).