Căpreni: population and statistics
Căpreni has a population of 1,803 (2026) across 57.3 km², or 31.5 people per km². It ranks 2,509 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,803 residents
- 57.3 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Căpreni ranks No. 58 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.0 ‰ in Căpreni, compared with an average of 20.4 ‰ in Gorj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 687.2 ‰ in Căpreni, compared with an average of 494.2 ‰ in Gorj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Căpreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Căpreni in numbers
Where is Căpreni?
Neighbouring localities
- Stoina5.2 km · 2,111
- Turburea7.3 km · 4,051
- Hurezani8.3 km · 1,536
- Stejari8.5 km · 2,175
- Vladimir10 km · 2,416
- Crușeț11 km · 3,003
- Aninoasa12 km · 3,601
- Tălpaș12 km · 1,110
Localities of similar size
Population of Căpreni over time
Căpreni had 2,095 residents in 2016 and 1,803 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,989 |
| 2022 | 1,951 |
| 2023 | 1,919 |
| 2024 | 1,870 |
| 2025 | 1,849 |
| 2026 | 1,803 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,022 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Stoina, 5.2 km away.
All indicators for Căpreni
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 | Căpreni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,821 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 79 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,295 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 736 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căpreni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.04 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 747 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,239 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,986 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 687.2 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 293 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.7 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,002 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.66 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 777 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Căpreni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.98 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 147 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 132 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 799 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căpreni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.11 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,464 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căpreni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căpreni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.0 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,133 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Căpreni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.66 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 287 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Căpreni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 688 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căpreni
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 trade18 · 23.1%
- Transport and storage15 · 19.2%
- Construction10 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing6 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 7.7%
- Administrative and support services5 · 6.4%
- Other service activities5 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 21.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 16.7%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 12.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 7.7%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.1%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods4 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities3 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căpreni?
Căpreni has 1,803 residents (2026), ranking 2,509 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căpreni?
Căpreni covers 57.3 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Căpreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căpreni went from 2,095 to 1,803, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Căpreni?
Căpreni is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.724, longitude 23.602.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căpreni?
In Căpreni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 79 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căpreni?
In Căpreni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 687.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 293 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Căpreni?
The nearest to Căpreni are Stoina (5.2 km), Turburea (7.3 km), Hurezani (8.3 km), Stejari (8.5 km), Vladimir (10 km).