Leorda: population and statistics
Leorda has a population of 2,625 (2026) across 41.7 km², or 63.0 people per km². It ranks 1,826 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,625 residents
- 41.7 km²
- 63 people/km²
Key points
Among the 78 localities in Botoșani County, Leorda ranks No. 56 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 72.1 m² in Leorda, compared with an average of 47.1 m² in Botoșani County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.4% in Leorda, compared with an average of 1.5% in Botoșani County and 2.0% nationally.
Leorda: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Leorda in numbers
Where is Leorda?
Population of Leorda over time
Leorda had 2,558 residents in 2016 and 2,625 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,640 |
| 2022 | 2,642 |
| 2023 | 2,645 |
| 2024 | 2,624 |
| 2025 | 2,626 |
| 2026 | 2,625 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,836 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Brăești, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bucecea (5,890 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Leorda
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 | Leorda | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 13.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 ‰ | 6.6 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,550 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leorda | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.06 km | 4.53 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,752 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,149 | 200,320 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,169 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 437.7 ‰ | 442.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,186 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 72.1 m² | 47.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 115 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.90 ‰ | 2.01 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 684 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leorda | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.3 ‰ | 21.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,560 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.76 ‰ | 1.54 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leorda | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 133 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Leorda | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.3 m³ | 20.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,897 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Leorda | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 1.60 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,060 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.36 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.38 ‰ | 0.71 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,411 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Leorda | Botoșani County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 130 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 per 10,000 inh. | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,419 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Leorda
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 trade24 · 24.5%
- Construction14 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 13.3%
- Manufacturing11 · 11.2%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.2%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.1%
- Real estate4 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 19.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.2%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings7 · 7.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.1%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products4 · 4.1%
- Real estate activities4 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leorda?
Leorda has 2,625 residents (2026), ranking 1,826 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Leorda?
Leorda covers 41.7 km², with a density of 63 people per km².
Is the population of Leorda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leorda went from 2,558 to 2,625, a change of +2.6%.
Where is Leorda?
Leorda is in Botoșani County. Latitude 47.827, longitude 26.470.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Leorda?
In Leorda, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 72.1 m² (2025), ranking 115 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Leorda?
In Leorda, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.4% (2026), ranking 2,971 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Leorda?
The nearest to Leorda are Brăești (4.4 km), Bucecea (7.2 km), Roma (8.9 km), Mihai Eminescu (9.0 km), Vârfu Câmpului (9.5 km).