Lehliu Gară: population and statistics
Lehliu Gară has a population of 6,190 (2026) across 81.6 km², or 75.9 people per km². It ranks 528 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,190 residents
- 81.6 km²
- 76 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Lehliu Gară ranks No. 11 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 270 ‰ in Lehliu Gară, compared with an average of 129 ‰ in Călărași County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Lehliu Gară: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (160 businesses).
Lehliu Gară in numbers
Where is Lehliu Gară?
Population of Lehliu Gară over time
Lehliu Gară had 6,715 residents in 2016 and 6,190 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,460 |
| 2022 | 6,364 |
| 2023 | 6,304 |
| 2024 | 6,213 |
| 2025 | 6,209 |
| 2026 | 6,190 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,423 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Lehliu, 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Lehliu Gară
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 | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,471 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,544 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.19 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,477 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,585 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 596 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.6 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,459 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.4 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 913 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,743 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.69 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 551 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 1,826 m³ | 5,233 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 7 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.2 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 256 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.33 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 232 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 182 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 457 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 620 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 8.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 870 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.9 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,461 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.93 km | 2.96 km | 4.05 km | ranked 673 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.88 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 86 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.29 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 113 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lehliu Gară | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 270 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 26 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lehliu Gară
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 trade209 · 24.6%
- Transport and storage89 · 10.5%
- Construction71 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing67 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services60 · 7.1%
- Administrative and support services59 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical57 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing44 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)160 · 18.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines72 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities65 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities56 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings47 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities45 · 5.3%
- Real estate activities41 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services35 · 4.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy31 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lehliu Gară?
Lehliu Gară has 6,190 residents (2026), ranking 528 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lehliu Gară?
Lehliu Gară covers 81.6 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Lehliu Gară growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lehliu Gară went from 6,715 to 6,190, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Lehliu Gară?
Lehliu Gară is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.439, longitude 26.853.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Lehliu Gară?
In Lehliu Gară, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 1,826 m³ (2025), ranking 7 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lehliu Gară?
In Lehliu Gară, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 270 ‰ (2025), ranking 26 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Lehliu Gară?
The nearest to Lehliu Gară are Lehliu (4.3 km), Dor Mărunt (5.2 km), Lupșanu (7.3 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (8.3 km), Valea Argovei (11 km).