Jupânești: population and statistics
Jupânești has a population of 1,906 (2026) across 57.7 km², or 33.0 people per km². It ranks 2,408 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,906 residents
- 57.7 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Jupânești ranks No. 54 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Jupânești, compared with an average of 1.30 ‰ in Gorj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.1 ‰ in Jupânești, compared with an average of 43.6 ‰ in Gorj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Jupânești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (17 businesses).
Jupânești in numbers
Where is Jupânești?
Neighbouring localities
- Bărbătești5.2 km · 1,443
- Licurici6.3 km · 1,980
- Târgu Cărbunești7.7 km · 8,243
- Vladimir9.3 km · 2,416
- Berlești10 km · 1,846
- Săulești11 km · 2,087
- Țicleni11 km · 4,288
- Logrești13 km · 2,305
Localities of similar size
Population of Jupânești over time
Jupânești had 2,140 residents in 2016 and 1,906 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,027 |
| 2022 | 1,967 |
| 2023 | 1,931 |
| 2024 | 1,924 |
| 2025 | 1,912 |
| 2026 | 1,906 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,087 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bărbătești, 5.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Cărbunești (8,243 residents), 7.7 km away.
All indicators for Jupânești
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 | Jupânești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,508 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,424 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,013 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jupânești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 ‰ | 1.64 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,175 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,122 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 616.5 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 532 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.1 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,543 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jupânești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 13.1 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,908 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,902 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jupânești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Jupânești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.52 ‰ | 0.54 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,069 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Jupânești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 75 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,249 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 793 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jupânești
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 trade20 · 28.6%
- Transport and storage10 · 14.3%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing6 · 8.6%
- Construction5 · 7.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 7.1%
- Other service activities4 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 24.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 14.3%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings5 · 7.1%
- Specialised construction activities4 · 5.7%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering3 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jupânești?
Jupânești has 1,906 residents (2026), ranking 2,408 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jupânești?
Jupânești covers 57.7 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Jupânești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jupânești went from 2,140 to 1,906, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Jupânești?
Jupânești is in Gorj County. Latitude 44.894, longitude 23.541.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jupânești?
In Jupânești, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jupânești?
In Jupânești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.1 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,908 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Jupânești?
The nearest to Jupânești are Bărbătești (5.2 km), Licurici (6.3 km), Târgu Cărbunești (7.7 km), Vladimir (9.3 km), Berlești (10 km).