Cupșeni: population and statistics
Cupșeni has a population of 3,066 (2026) across 82.3 km², or 37.2 people per km². It ranks 1,535 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,066 residents
- 82.3 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Cupșeni ranks No. 44 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.2 ‰ in Cupșeni, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 48 ‰ in Cupșeni, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Maramureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Cupșeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (26 businesses).
Cupșeni in numbers
Where is Cupșeni?
Population of Cupșeni over time
Cupșeni had 3,490 residents in 2016 and 3,066 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,254 |
| 2022 | 3,202 |
| 2023 | 3,168 |
| 2024 | 3,128 |
| 2025 | 3,095 |
| 2026 | 3,066 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,529 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cernești, 7.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cavnic (4,715 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cupșeni
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 | Cupșeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,091 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,131 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,055 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cupșeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.94 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,110 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.96 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 984 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,413 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,682 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 460.9 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,884 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.8 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 657 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cupșeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.5 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,020 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.59 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 646 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cupșeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 41 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,573 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 2,436 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cupșeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.5 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 181 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,469 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 158 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.5 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 290 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cupșeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.9 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,925 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.94 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 238 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cupșeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,277 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cupșeni | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 48 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,983 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,683 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cupșeni
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 · 22.7%
- Construction26 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing21 · 11.9%
- Transport and storage17 · 9.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services14 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 14.8%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 12.5%
- Construction of buildings19 · 10.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 9.1%
- Civil engineering12 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 4.0%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)6 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cupșeni?
Cupșeni has 3,066 residents (2026), ranking 1,535 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cupșeni?
Cupșeni covers 82.3 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Cupșeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cupșeni went from 3,490 to 3,066, a change of −12.1%.
Where is Cupșeni?
Cupșeni is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.562, longitude 23.922.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cupșeni?
In Cupșeni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,131 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cupșeni?
In Cupșeni, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,983 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Cupșeni?
The nearest to Cupșeni are Cernești (7.3 km), Lăpuș (8.6 km), Băiuț (10 km), Cavnic (11 km), Șișești (13 km).