Leordeni: population and statistics
Leordeni has a population of 5,095 (2026) across 62.9 km², or 81.0 people per km². It ranks 727 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,095 residents
- 62.9 km²
- 81 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Leordeni ranks No. 21 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.18 ‰ in Leordeni, compared with an average of 0.60 ‰ in Argeș County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 2.0 in Leordeni, compared with an average of 3.5 per 10,000 inh. in Argeș County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Leordeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (79 businesses).
Leordeni in numbers
Where is Leordeni?
Population of Leordeni over time
Leordeni had 5,707 residents in 2016 and 5,095 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,364 |
| 2022 | 5,248 |
| 2023 | 5,218 |
| 2024 | 5,185 |
| 2025 | 5,156 |
| 2026 | 5,095 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,812 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Topoloveni (9,137 residents), 5.8 km away.
All indicators for Leordeni
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 | Leordeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.9 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,392 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,469 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 626 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leordeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.09 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 513 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,650 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 561 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 520.1 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,192 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.7 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,177 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.57 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 820 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Leordeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.73 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 546 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 236 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 568 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leordeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.4 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 684 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.34 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 742 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leordeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Leordeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.9 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 847 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.03 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 302 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Leordeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.55 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 197 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 790 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.18 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 145 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Leordeni | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 74 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,297 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Leordeni
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 trade104 · 22.4%
- Transport and storage92 · 19.8%
- Administrative and support services46 · 9.9%
- Manufacturing37 · 8.0%
- Construction32 · 6.9%
- Other service activities27 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines79 · 17.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)74 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 12.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities47 · 10.1%
- Postal and courier activities28 · 6.0%
- Rental and leasing activities27 · 5.8%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 5.6%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles24 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities20 · 4.3%
- Construction of buildings17 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leordeni?
Leordeni has 5,095 residents (2026), ranking 727 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Leordeni?
Leordeni covers 62.9 km², with a density of 81 people per km².
Is the population of Leordeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leordeni went from 5,707 to 5,095, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Leordeni?
Leordeni is in Argeș County. Latitude 44.786, longitude 25.150.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leordeni?
In Leordeni, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.18 ‰ (2024), ranking 145 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leordeni?
In Leordeni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.0 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,630 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Leordeni?
The nearest to Leordeni are Topoloveni (5.8 km), Valea Mare (8.0 km), Rătești (8.6 km), Căteasca (8.6 km), Crângurile (9.6 km).