Lapoș: population and statistics
Lapoș has a population of 975 (2026) across 29.9 km², or 32.6 people per km². It ranks 3,060 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −19.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 975 residents
- 29.9 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Lapoș ranks No. 99 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Lapoș, compared with an average of 3.08 ‰ in Prahova County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 10.3 in Lapoș, compared with an average of 3.0 per 10,000 inh. in Prahova County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Lapoș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Lapoș in numbers
Where is Lapoș?
Neighbouring localities
- Sângeru6.9 km · 5,475
- Jugureni6.9 km · 455
- Năeni8.0 km · 1,513
- Salcia8.1 km · 878
- Călugăreni8.6 km · 1,072
- Viperești9.3 km · 3,316
- Tătaru10 km · 712
- Breaza11 km · 2,383
All localities in Prahova County
Localities of similar size
Population of Lapoș over time
Lapoș had 1,208 residents in 2016 and 975 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,092 |
| 2022 | 1,059 |
| 2023 | 1,031 |
| 2024 | 1,022 |
| 2025 | 994 |
| 2026 | 975 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,183 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sângeru (5,475 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Lapoș
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 | Lapoș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,830 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,199 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lapoș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.03 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,612 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 562 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,066 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 576.4 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 731 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.1 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lapoș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.4 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,835 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lapoș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Lapoș | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 101 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,236 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 105 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lapoș
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 trade9 · 25.7%
- Construction4 · 11.4%
- Manufacturing3 · 8.6%
- Transport and storage3 · 8.6%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 8.6%
- Other service activities3 · 8.6%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lapoș?
Lapoș has 975 residents (2026), ranking 3,060 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lapoș?
Lapoș covers 29.9 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Lapoș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lapoș went from 1,208 to 975, a change of −19.3%.
Where is Lapoș?
Lapoș is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.156, longitude 26.420.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lapoș?
In Lapoș, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lapoș?
In Lapoș, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.3 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 105 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Lapoș?
The nearest to Lapoș are Sângeru (6.9 km), Jugureni (6.9 km), Năeni (8.0 km), Salcia (8.1 km), Călugăreni (8.6 km).