Lipănești: population and statistics
Lipănești has a population of 5,221 (2026) across 17.9 km², or 291 people per km². It ranks 689 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,221 residents
- 17.9 km²
- 291 people/km²
Key points
Among the 104 localities in Prahova County, Lipănești ranks No. 39 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.19 ‰ in Lipănești, compared with an average of 0.76 ‰ in Prahova County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 18 ‰ in Lipănești, compared with an average of 1,019 ‰ in Prahova County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Lipănești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (102 businesses).
Lipănești in numbers
Where is Lipănești?
Population of Lipănești over time
Lipănești had 5,262 residents in 2016 and 5,221 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,254 |
| 2022 | 5,209 |
| 2023 | 5,204 |
| 2024 | 5,216 |
| 2025 | 5,248 |
| 2026 | 5,221 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,510 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Boldești-Scăeni (11,367 residents), 3.0 km away.
All indicators for Lipănești
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 | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 15.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,038 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.15 km | 5.54 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,020 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.26 ‰ | 1.73 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 490 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,232 | 354,081 | 10,177,161 | ranked 769 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 427.5 ‰ | 474.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,328 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.8 m² | 50.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 970 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.15 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,041 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.37 km | 4.79 km | 6.17 km | ranked 367 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 540 m³ | 27,182 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 126 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.1 ‰ | 50.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 695 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.49 ‰ | 3.08 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,260 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 115 ‰ | 246 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 835 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 2.0 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18 ‰ | 1,019 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,109 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 34.3 m³ | 38.7 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 925 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 1.78 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,258 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.19 ‰ | 0.76 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lipănești | Prahova County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 84 ‰ | 146 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,875 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lipănești
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 trade138 · 23.9%
- Transport and storage63 · 10.9%
- Construction61 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services57 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical50 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing47 · 8.1%
- Other service activities31 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 4.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)102 · 17.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 13.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines53 · 9.2%
- Specialised construction activities52 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings38 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering29 · 5.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 4.2%
- Real estate activities21 · 3.6%
- Head offices and management consultancy21 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lipănești?
Lipănești has 5,221 residents (2026), ranking 689 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lipănești?
Lipănești covers 17.9 km², with a density of 291 people per km².
Is the population of Lipănești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lipănești went from 5,262 to 5,221, a change of −0.8%.
Where is Lipănești?
Lipănești is in Prahova County. Latitude 45.056, longitude 26.020.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipănești?
In Lipănești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.19 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,010 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipănești?
In Lipănești, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,109 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Lipănești?
The nearest to Lipănești are Boldești-Scăeni (3.0 km), Dumbrăvești (3.4 km), Măgurele (4.5 km), Plopeni (5.3 km), Cocorăștii Mislii (7.5 km).