Lăpugiu de Jos: population and statistics
Lăpugiu de Jos has a population of 1,403 (2026) across 102.4 km², or 13.7 people per km². It ranks 2,808 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,403 residents
- 102.4 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Lăpugiu de Jos ranks No. 45 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.3 ‰ in Lăpugiu de Jos, compared with an average of 18.1 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.1 in Lăpugiu de Jos, compared with an average of 2.8 per 10,000 inh. in Hunedoara County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Lăpugiu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Lăpugiu de Jos in numbers
Where is Lăpugiu de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Dobra7.3 km · 3,199
- Burjuc9.3 km · 737
- Gurasada11 km · 1,277
- Curtea13 km · 1,277
- Pietroasa13 km · 1,081
- Bătrâna14 km · 109
- Zam14 km · 1,502
- Ilia15 km · 3,356
All localities in Hunedoara County
Localities of similar size
Population of Lăpugiu de Jos over time
Lăpugiu de Jos had 1,427 residents in 2016 and 1,403 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,353 |
| 2022 | 1,342 |
| 2023 | 1,338 |
| 2024 | 1,360 |
| 2025 | 1,390 |
| 2026 | 1,403 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dobra (3,199 residents), 7.3 km away.
All indicators for Lăpugiu de Jos
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 | Lăpugiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 807 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.7 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 329 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lăpugiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 800 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,796 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 570.2 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 773 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lăpugiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.6 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.28 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 427 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lăpugiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 83 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,301 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Lăpugiu de Jos | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.1 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 366 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lăpugiu de Jos
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 trade40 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage32 · 15.8%
- Construction29 · 14.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing20 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services16 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 4.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 16.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines28 · 13.9%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 11.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities20 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings18 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering13 · 6.4%
- Forestry and logging10 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities9 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lăpugiu de Jos?
Lăpugiu de Jos has 1,403 residents (2026), ranking 2,808 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lăpugiu de Jos?
Lăpugiu de Jos covers 102.4 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Lăpugiu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lăpugiu de Jos went from 1,427 to 1,403, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Lăpugiu de Jos?
Lăpugiu de Jos is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.886, longitude 22.481.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lăpugiu de Jos?
In Lăpugiu de Jos, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,062 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lăpugiu de Jos?
In Lăpugiu de Jos, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 366 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Lăpugiu de Jos?
The nearest to Lăpugiu de Jos are Dobra (7.3 km), Burjuc (9.3 km), Gurasada (11 km), Curtea (13 km), Pietroasa (13 km).