Lerești: population and statistics
Lerești has a population of 4,158 (2026) across 141.8 km², or 29.3 people per km². It ranks 1,013 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,158 residents
- 141.8 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 102 localities in Argeș County, Lerești ranks No. 32 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.2% in Lerești, compared with an average of 2.7% in Argeș County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.57 ‰ in Lerești, compared with an average of 3.68 ‰ in Argeș County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Lerești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (87 businesses).
Lerești in numbers
Where is Lerești?
Population of Lerești over time
Lerești had 4,640 residents in 2016 and 4,158 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,366 |
| 2022 | 4,291 |
| 2023 | 4,245 |
| 2024 | 4,202 |
| 2025 | 4,176 |
| 2026 | 4,158 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,860 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Albeștii de Muscel, 9.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Câmpulung (31,748 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Lerești
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 | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.3 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,323 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.4 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 964 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.22 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,472 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.09 ‰ | 2.27 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 353 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,238 | 316,668 | 10,177,161 | ranked 763 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 538.2 ‰ | 525.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,012 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.5 m² | 51.5 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 346 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.09 ‰ | 2.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 247 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.91 km | 3.99 km | 6.17 km | ranked 322 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 464 m³ | 13,857 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 186 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.5 ‰ | 58.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 469 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.57 ‰ | 3.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 359 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 140 ‰ | 258 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 652 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 324 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.9 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 368 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 469 ‰ | 584 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 386 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66.9 ‰ | 22.2 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 169 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.6 m³ | 42.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 866 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.09 km | 3.31 km | 4.05 km | ranked 838 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 2.65 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 839 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 0.55 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 432 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.60 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lerești | Argeș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 160 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lerești
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 trade101 · 20.9%
- Accommodation and food services52 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage50 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing43 · 8.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services36 · 7.5%
- Construction31 · 6.4%
- Other service activities28 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)87 · 18.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines43 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 8.5%
- Food and beverage service activities35 · 7.2%
- Accommodation31 · 6.4%
- Education22 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 4.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities21 · 4.3%
- Construction of buildings20 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lerești?
Lerești has 4,158 residents (2026), ranking 1,013 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lerești?
Lerești covers 141.8 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Lerești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lerești went from 4,640 to 4,158, a change of −10.4%.
Where is Lerești?
Lerești is in Argeș County. Latitude 45.447, longitude 25.006.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Lerești?
In Lerești, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.2% (2026), ranking 324 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lerești?
In Lerești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.57 ‰ (2026), ranking 359 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Lerești?
The nearest to Lerești are Albeștii de Muscel (9.6 km), Rucăr (11 km), Bughea de Sus (11 km), Dâmbovicioara (16 km), Dragoslavele (16 km).