Lipovu: population and statistics
Lipovu has a population of 3,463 (2026) across 40.7 km², or 85.1 people per km². It ranks 1,299 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,463 residents
- 40.7 km²
- 85 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Lipovu ranks No. 43 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 16 ‰ in Lipovu, compared with an average of 215 ‰ in Dolj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.1 ‰ in Lipovu, compared with an average of 6.7 ‰ in Dolj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Lipovu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Lipovu in numbers
Where is Lipovu?
Neighbouring localities
- Cerăt4.1 km · 4,418
- Întorsura4.1 km · 1,379
- Segarcea9.1 km · 7,654
- Giurgița9.1 km · 2,801
- Radovan10 km · 1,337
- Urzicuța11 km · 3,070
- Perișor12 km · 1,616
- Cioroiași12 km · 1,289
Localities of similar size
Population of Lipovu over time
Lipovu had 3,263 residents in 2016 and 3,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,329 |
| 2022 | 3,340 |
| 2023 | 3,392 |
| 2024 | 3,425 |
| 2025 | 3,449 |
| 2026 | 3,463 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,696 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cerăt, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Segarcea (7,654 residents), 9.1 km away.
All indicators for Lipovu
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 | Lipovu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 656 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lipovu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,293 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,894 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 373.4 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,891 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.5 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,886 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lipovu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.5 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,541 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.02 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,641 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lipovu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 16 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,129 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 19.1% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 31 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Lipovu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 622 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lipovu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 88 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,700 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lipovu
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 trade31 · 26.1%
- Construction23 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage14 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 10.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing6 · 5.0%
- Administrative and support services6 · 5.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 18.5%
- Construction of buildings21 · 17.6%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 17.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 10.1%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 10.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 8.4%
- Civil engineering9 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 6.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 5.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles4 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lipovu?
Lipovu has 3,463 residents (2026), ranking 1,299 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lipovu?
Lipovu covers 40.7 km², with a density of 85 people per km².
Is the population of Lipovu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lipovu went from 3,263 to 3,463, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Lipovu?
Lipovu is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.097, longitude 23.620.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipovu?
In Lipovu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,129 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipovu?
In Lipovu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 172 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Lipovu?
The nearest to Lipovu are Cerăt (4.1 km), Întorsura (4.1 km), Segarcea (9.1 km), Giurgița (9.1 km), Radovan (10 km).