Lipnița: population and statistics
Lipnița has a population of 2,827 (2026) across 173.7 km², or 16.3 people per km². It ranks 1,698 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,827 residents
- 173.7 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Constanța County, Lipnița ranks No. 43 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.0 ‰ in Lipnița, compared with an average of 66.2 ‰ in Constanța County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.35 ‰ in Lipnița, compared with an average of 3.89 ‰ in Constanța County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Lipnița: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Lipnița in numbers
Where is Lipnița?
Population of Lipnița over time
Lipnița had 3,234 residents in 2016 and 2,827 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,029 |
| 2022 | 2,989 |
| 2023 | 2,935 |
| 2024 | 2,907 |
| 2025 | 2,857 |
| 2026 | 2,827 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,332 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Băneasa (5,765 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Lipnița
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 | Lipnița | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 19.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 20.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,657 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 10.7 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lipnița | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.53 km | 4.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 686 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,354 | 341,463 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,787 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 479.0 ‰ | 459.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,659 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 50.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lipnița | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 11.0 ‰ | 66.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,001 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 4.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lipnița | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 259 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lipnița | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 217.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 797 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lipnița | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 28.7 m³ | 54.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,218 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Lipnița | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 3.89 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 1.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lipnița | Constanța County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 179 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 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: Lipnița
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 · 31.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage10 · 14.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 5.7%
- Construction4 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 24.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 17.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 12.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 8.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.6%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lipnița?
Lipnița has 2,827 residents (2026), ranking 1,698 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lipnița?
Lipnița covers 173.7 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Lipnița growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lipnița went from 3,234 to 2,827, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Lipnița?
Lipnița is in Constanța County. Latitude 44.063, longitude 27.552.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipnița?
In Lipnița, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,001 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipnița?
In Lipnița, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.35 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,192 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Lipnița?
The nearest to Lipnița are Băneasa (12 km), Ostrov (13 km), Oltina (13 km), Dichiseni (19 km), Modelu (20 km).