Lipovăț: population and statistics
Lipovăț has a population of 4,126 (2026) across 71.3 km², or 57.8 people per km². It ranks 1,030 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,126 residents
- 71.3 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Lipovăț ranks No. 20 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Lipovăț, compared with an average of 0.49 ‰ in Vaslui County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 7 ‰ in Lipovăț, compared with an average of 145 ‰ in Vaslui County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Lipovăț: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (50 businesses).
Lipovăț in numbers
Where is Lipovăț?
Population of Lipovăț over time
Lipovăț had 4,214 residents in 2016 and 4,126 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,148 |
| 2022 | 4,123 |
| 2023 | 4,108 |
| 2024 | 4,144 |
| 2025 | 4,120 |
| 2026 | 4,126 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,990 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Deleni, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vaslui (131,722 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Lipovăț
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 | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,073 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.73 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,349 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.91 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 589 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,748 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,199 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 423.7 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,373 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.3 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.45 ‰ | 1.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 874 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.69 km | 2.38 km | 6.17 km | ranked 439 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 110 m³ | 1,771 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 844 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.6 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.73 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,759 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 890 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,062 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.2 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7 ‰ | 145 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,183 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 3.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 430 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.6 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,762 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.65 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,406 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,552 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lipovăț | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 102 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lipovăț
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
- Transport and storage53 · 26.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade43 · 21.5%
- Construction25 · 12.5%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.5%
- Administrative and support services15 · 7.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing7 · 3.5%
- Other service activities7 · 3.5%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines50 · 25.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 14.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 13.5%
- Specialised construction activities21 · 10.5%
- Construction of buildings19 · 9.5%
- Civil engineering16 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities15 · 7.5%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 3.5%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles7 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lipovăț?
Lipovăț has 4,126 residents (2026), ranking 1,030 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lipovăț?
Lipovăț covers 71.3 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Lipovăț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lipovăț went from 4,214 to 4,126, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Lipovăț?
Lipovăț is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.567, longitude 27.713.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipovăț?
In Lipovăț, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lipovăț?
In Lipovăț, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,183 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Lipovăț?
The nearest to Lipovăț are Deleni (5.4 km), Bogdana (7.3 km), Muntenii de Jos (7.9 km), Costești (7.9 km), Pușcași (8.0 km).