Lăpuș: population and statistics
Lăpuș has a population of 3,410 (2026) across 94.3 km², or 36.2 people per km². It ranks 1,333 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,410 residents
- 94.3 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Lăpuș ranks No. 35 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Lăpuș, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 6.5 m³ in Lăpuș, compared with an average of 38.3 m³ in Maramureș County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Lăpuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (31 businesses).
Lăpuș in numbers
Where is Lăpuș?
Population of Lăpuș over time
Lăpuș had 3,704 residents in 2016 and 3,410 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,583 |
| 2022 | 3,545 |
| 2023 | 3,511 |
| 2024 | 3,488 |
| 2025 | 3,451 |
| 2026 | 3,410 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,210 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Groșii Țibleșului, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Târgu Lăpuș (12,456 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Lăpuș
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 | Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,148 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,238 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.50 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,187 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,595 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,398 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 467.7 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,794 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.59 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,473 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.52 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 664 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 6.5 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,495 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.40 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 591 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lăpuș
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 trade47 · 22.2%
- Manufacturing25 · 11.8%
- Construction24 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage24 · 11.3%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.1%
- Other service activities12 · 5.7%
- Administrative and support services11 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 12.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings16 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering9 · 4.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.2%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities8 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lăpuș?
Lăpuș has 3,410 residents (2026), ranking 1,333 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lăpuș?
Lăpuș covers 94.3 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Lăpuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lăpuș went from 3,704 to 3,410, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Lăpuș?
Lăpuș is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.538, longitude 24.031.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lăpuș?
In Lăpuș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Lăpuș?
In Lăpuș, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 6.5 m³ (2025), ranking 2,495 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Lăpuș?
The nearest to Lăpuș are Groșii Țibleșului (5.7 km), Cupșeni (8.6 km), Băiuț (11 km), Suciu de Sus (12 km), Poienile Izei (13 km).