Lupeni (Hunedoara County): population and statistics
Lupeni has a population of 23,296 (2026) across 77.5 km², or 301 people per km². It ranks 97 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 23,296 residents
- 77.5 km²
- 301 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Lupeni ranks No. 5 by population.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.13 ‰ in Lupeni, compared with an average of 0.95 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.92 ‰ in Lupeni, compared with an average of 3.00 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Lupeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (344 businesses).
Lupeni in numbers
Where is Lupeni?
Population of Lupeni over time
Lupeni had 27,206 residents in 2016 and 23,296 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,397 |
| 2022 | 24,912 |
| 2023 | 24,451 |
| 2024 | 24,016 |
| 2025 | 23,637 |
| 2026 | 23,296 |
Did you know?
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,847 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vulcan, 4.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Petroșani (36,932 residents), 12 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 | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,889 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,728 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,065 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lupeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.88 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,467 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.13 ‰ | 0.95 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,433 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 12,695 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 82 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.9 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 959 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.8 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,805 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lupeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 km | 2.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 929 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 218 m³ | 7,058 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 607 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lupeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.2 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.46 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,185 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lupeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 2,069 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lupeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 778 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 269 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70.5 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 159 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lupeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.9 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,532 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.66 km | 3.55 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,180 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lupeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.92 ‰ | 3.00 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 175 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.87 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lupeni | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 125 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 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 trade381 · 21.8%
- Transport and storage195 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services178 · 10.2%
- Accommodation and food services161 · 9.2%
- Construction126 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing125 · 7.2%
- Other service activities119 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical100 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)344 · 19.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines179 · 10.2%
- Food and beverage service activities142 · 8.1%
- Specialised construction activities116 · 6.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)108 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings84 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities84 · 4.8%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities83 · 4.7%
- Accommodation82 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities77 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lupeni?
Lupeni has 23,296 residents (2026), ranking 97 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lupeni?
Lupeni covers 77.5 km², with a density of 301 people per km².
Is the population of Lupeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lupeni went from 27,206 to 23,296, a change of −14.4%.
Where is Lupeni?
Lupeni is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.360, longitude 23.238.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lupeni?
In Lupeni, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.13 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,433 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lupeni?
In Lupeni, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.92 ‰ (2024), ranking 175 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Lupeni?
The nearest to Lupeni are Vulcan (4.7 km), Uricani (7.2 km), Aninoasa (7.7 km), Bănița (9.7 km), Petroșani (12 km).