Lugoj: population and statistics
Lugoj has a population of 43,052 (2026) across 98.7 km², or 436 people per km². It ranks 53 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 43,052 residents
- 98.7 km²
- 436 people/km²
Key points
Among the 99 localities in Timiș County, Lugoj ranks No. 2 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.18 ‰ in Lugoj, compared with an average of 7.92 ‰ in Timiș County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Lugoj: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (985 businesses).
Lugoj in numbers
Where is Lugoj?
Population of Lugoj over time
Lugoj had 47,761 residents in 2016 and 43,052 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,866 |
| 2022 | 45,272 |
| 2023 | 44,647 |
| 2024 | 44,066 |
| 2025 | 43,393 |
| 2026 | 43,052 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,825 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Coșteiu, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Reșița (76,155 residents), 43 km away.
All indicators for Lugoj
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 | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.1 ‰ | 26.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,032 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 23.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,377 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 9.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,368 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.93 km | 5.35 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,460 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 3.31 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 19,959 | 362,144 | 10,177,161 | ranked 54 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.6 ‰ | 472.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,848 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 58.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 6.04 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.43 km | 4.05 km | 6.17 km | ranked 801 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 434 m³ | 10,790 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 223 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.0 ‰ | 79.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 382 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.76 ‰ | 5.18 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,067 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 323 ‰ | 334 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 137 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% | ranked 2,620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.4 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 284 ‰ | 712 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 531 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 14.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 802 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.5 m³ | 43.1 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,146 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.46 km | 3.51 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,222 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.18 ‰ | 7.92 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 66 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 1.06 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 605 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 703 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lugoj | Timiș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 182 ‰ | 198 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 174 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lugoj
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 trade1,332 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage736 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services624 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical539 · 8.7%
- Construction511 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing453 · 7.3%
- Real estate444 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services317 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)985 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)764 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines651 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities465 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities444 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings353 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities328 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities323 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities280 · 4.5%
- Civil engineering275 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lugoj?
Lugoj has 43,052 residents (2026), ranking 53 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lugoj?
Lugoj covers 98.7 km², with a density of 436 people per km².
Is the population of Lugoj growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lugoj went from 47,761 to 43,052, a change of −9.9%.
Where is Lugoj?
Lugoj is in Timiș County. Latitude 45.686, longitude 21.901.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lugoj?
In Lugoj, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 66 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Lugoj?
In Lugoj, “Existing dwellings” stands at 19,959 (2025), ranking 54 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Lugoj?
The nearest to Lugoj are Coșteiu (7.4 km), Boldur (9.2 km), Victor Vlad Delamarina (10 km), Criciova (12 km), Gavojdia (12 km).