Târgu Lăpuș: population and statistics
Târgu Lăpuș has a population of 12,456 (2026) across 246.9 km², or 50.4 people per km². It ranks 181 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 12,456 residents
- 246.9 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Târgu Lăpuș ranks No. 6 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 211 ‰ in Târgu Lăpuș, compared with an average of 144 ‰ in Maramureș County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 ‰ in Târgu Lăpuș, compared with an average of 13.5 ‰ in Maramureș County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Târgu Lăpuș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (210 businesses).
Târgu Lăpuș in numbers
Where is Târgu Lăpuș?
Population of Târgu Lăpuș over time
Târgu Lăpuș had 13,218 residents in 2016 and 12,456 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,848 |
| 2022 | 12,786 |
| 2023 | 12,671 |
| 2024 | 12,580 |
| 2025 | 12,515 |
| 2026 | 12,456 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 34,587 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coroieni, 11.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baia Mare (133,356 residents), 32 km away.
All indicators for Târgu 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 | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,988 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,094 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 5,343 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 197 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 428.9 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,305 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,777 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.04 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,124 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.49 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 684 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 210 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 630 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.8 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 564 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.37 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 732 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 256 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 274 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 879 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 841 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.4 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,703 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.53 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,209 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.65 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 191 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Târgu Lăpuș | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 211 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 89 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Târgu 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 trade300 · 21.5%
- Transport and storage180 · 12.9%
- Manufacturing162 · 11.6%
- Construction161 · 11.5%
- Administrative and support services100 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical91 · 6.5%
- Accommodation and food services75 · 5.4%
- Other service activities61 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)210 · 15.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)162 · 11.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines148 · 10.6%
- Specialised construction activities140 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings111 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities77 · 5.5%
- Food and beverage service activities63 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering57 · 4.1%
- Rental and leasing activities46 · 3.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles45 · 3.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Târgu Lăpuș?
Târgu Lăpuș has 12,456 residents (2026), ranking 181 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Târgu Lăpuș?
Târgu Lăpuș covers 246.9 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Târgu Lăpuș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Târgu Lăpuș went from 13,218 to 12,456, a change of −5.8%.
Where is Târgu Lăpuș?
Târgu Lăpuș is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.453, longitude 23.863.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Lăpuș?
In Târgu Lăpuș, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 211 ‰ (2025), ranking 89 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Târgu Lăpuș?
In Târgu Lăpuș, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,988 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Târgu Lăpuș?
The nearest to Târgu Lăpuș are Coroieni (12 km), Suciu de Sus (12 km), Cernești (13 km), Cupșeni (13 km), Chiuiești (14 km).