Căpleni: population and statistics
Căpleni has a population of 3,139 (2026) across 30.9 km², or 102 people per km². It ranks 1,487 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,139 residents
- 30.9 km²
- 102 people/km²
Key points
Among the 65 localities in Satu Mare County, Căpleni ranks No. 34 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.6 ‰ in Căpleni, compared with an average of 14.6 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 314.1 ‰ in Căpleni, compared with an average of 422.7 ‰ in Satu Mare County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Căpleni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Căpleni in numbers
Where is Căpleni?
Neighbouring localities
- Cămin3.2 km · 1,336
- Moftin5.9 km · 4,372
- Berveni5.9 km · 3,442
- Carei7.0 km · 22,848
- Doba11 km · 3,022
- Urziceni12 km · 1,461
- Foieni14 km · 1,897
- Terebești15 km · 2,101
All localities in Satu Mare County
Localities of similar size
Population of Căpleni over time
Căpleni had 3,224 residents in 2016 and 3,139 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,187 |
| 2022 | 3,168 |
| 2023 | 3,169 |
| 2024 | 3,150 |
| 2025 | 3,135 |
| 2026 | 3,139 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,333 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cămin, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Carei (22,848 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Căpleni
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 | Căpleni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 12.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,903 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 14.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,128 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 6.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Căpleni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.47 km | 5.74 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,353 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 2.34 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,674 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 986 | 158,672 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,466 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 314.1 ‰ | 422.7 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,110 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.1 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 499 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.64 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Căpleni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.82 km | 4.44 km | 6.17 km | ranked 765 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 182 m³ | 6,399 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 689 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Căpleni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.3 ‰ | 44.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.59 ‰ | 2.61 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Căpleni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 213 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Căpleni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.7 m³ | 27.5 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,132 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.08 km | 4.61 km | 4.05 km | ranked 840 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Căpleni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 1.79 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Căpleni | Satu Mare County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 138 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Căpleni
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 · 25.0%
- Transport and storage30 · 18.8%
- Construction18 · 11.2%
- Manufacturing16 · 10.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 5.0%
- Other service activities8 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 16.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 13.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 13.1%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 10.6%
- Construction of buildings12 · 7.5%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Căpleni?
Căpleni has 3,139 residents (2026), ranking 1,487 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Căpleni?
Căpleni covers 30.9 km², with a density of 102 people per km².
Is the population of Căpleni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Căpleni went from 3,224 to 3,139, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Căpleni?
Căpleni is in Satu Mare County. Latitude 47.726, longitude 22.547.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căpleni?
In Căpleni, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,128 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Căpleni?
In Căpleni, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 314.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,110 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Căpleni?
The nearest to Căpleni are Cămin (3.2 km), Moftin (5.9 km), Berveni (5.9 km), Carei (7.0 km), Doba (11 km).