Ciuperceni (Gorj County): population and statistics
Ciuperceni has a population of 1,463 (2026) across 69.8 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 2,759 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,463 residents
- 69.8 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Ciuperceni ranks No. 67 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.24 km in Ciuperceni, compared with an average of 7.36 km in Gorj County and 4.84 km nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.0 ‰ in Ciuperceni, compared with an average of 16.8 ‰ in Gorj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Ciuperceni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (25 businesses).
Ciuperceni in numbers
Where is Ciuperceni?
Neighbouring localities
- Câlnic6.7 km · 2,192
- Glogova6.7 km · 1,802
- Godinești7.8 km · 1,875
- Mătăsari8.4 km · 4,618
- Cătunele10 km · 2,496
- Telești11 km · 2,765
- Motru12 km · 19,148
- Rovinari14 km · 12,387
Localities of similar size
Population of Ciuperceni over time
Ciuperceni had 1,532 residents in 2016 and 1,463 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,469 |
| 2022 | 1,449 |
| 2023 | 1,447 |
| 2024 | 1,451 |
| 2025 | 1,458 |
| 2026 | 1,463 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Gorj County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,769 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Câlnic, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mătăsari (4,618 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Ciuperceni
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 | Ciuperceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,967 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) | 15.0 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ciuperceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.24 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 102 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.47 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 215 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,179 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,112 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 805.9 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.8 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,272 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,380 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ciuperceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.2 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.10 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 470 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ciuperceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 49 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,251 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ciuperceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.3 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,443 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ciuperceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ciuperceni | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ciuperceni
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 trade27 · 26.5%
- Transport and storage16 · 15.7%
- Manufacturing11 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services10 · 9.8%
- Construction8 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 4.9%
- Information and communication4 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 24.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 10.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 10.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 9.8%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings5 · 4.9%
- Postal and courier activities5 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities4 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ciuperceni?
Ciuperceni has 1,463 residents (2026), ranking 2,759 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ciuperceni?
Ciuperceni covers 69.8 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Ciuperceni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ciuperceni went from 1,532 to 1,463, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Ciuperceni?
Ciuperceni is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.914, longitude 22.989.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciuperceni?
In Ciuperceni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.24 km (2025), ranking 102 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ciuperceni?
In Ciuperceni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 290 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Ciuperceni?
The nearest to Ciuperceni are Câlnic (6.7 km), Glogova (6.7 km), Godinești (7.8 km), Mătăsari (8.4 km), Cătunele (10 km).