Lupeni (Harghita County): population and statistics
Lupeni has a population of 4,837 (2026) across 125.3 km², or 38.6 people per km². It ranks 798 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,837 residents
- 125.3 km²
- 39 people/km²
Key points
Among the 67 localities in Harghita County, Lupeni ranks No. 18 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Lupeni, compared with an average of 11.8 ‰ in Harghita County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 308 ‰ in Lupeni, compared with an average of 220 ‰ in Harghita County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Lupeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (104 businesses).
Lupeni in numbers
Where is Lupeni?
Population of Lupeni over time
Lupeni had 4,687 residents in 2016 and 4,837 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,770 |
| 2022 | 4,776 |
| 2023 | 4,791 |
| 2024 | 4,816 |
| 2025 | 4,832 |
| 2026 | 4,837 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 17,556 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dealu, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Odorheiu Secuiesc (35,917 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Lupeni
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 | Lupeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 10.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,119 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 7.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 11.0 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lupeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.38 km | 5.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 594 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.51 ‰ | 1.36 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 449 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,282 | 151,957 | 10,177,161 | ranked 732 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 471.8 ‰ | 472.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,748 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.3 m² | 53.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 413 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.69 ‰ | 1.17 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 449 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lupeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.2 ‰ | 38.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 515 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lupeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 308 ‰ | 220 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lupeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.7 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 169 ‰ | 727 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 675 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61.0 ‰ | 42.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 185 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lupeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.7 m³ | 33.9 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 260 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.52 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 582 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lupeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 2.08 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.74 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 722 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lupeni | Harghita County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 159 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lupeni
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 trade140 · 17.5%
- Administrative and support services101 · 12.7%
- Transport and storage94 · 11.8%
- Manufacturing91 · 11.4%
- Construction86 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services64 · 8.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical48 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing38 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)104 · 13.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines77 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities76 · 9.5%
- Office administration and business support activities57 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings55 · 6.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities54 · 6.8%
- Rental and leasing activities47 · 5.9%
- Food and beverage service activities45 · 5.6%
- Civil engineering44 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lupeni?
Lupeni has 4,837 residents (2026), ranking 798 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lupeni?
Lupeni covers 125.3 km², with a density of 39 people per km².
Is the population of Lupeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lupeni went from 4,687 to 4,837, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Lupeni?
Lupeni is in Harghita County. Latitude 46.417, longitude 25.233.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lupeni?
In Lupeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lupeni?
In Lupeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 308 ‰ (2024), ranking 154 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Lupeni?
The nearest to Lupeni are Dealu (7.3 km), Corund (8.3 km), Feliceni (9.6 km), Brădești (12 km), Șimonești (12 km).