Lehliu: population and statistics
Lehliu has a population of 2,343 (2026) across 56.8 km², or 41.2 people per km². It ranks 2,042 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,343 residents
- 56.8 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 55 localities in Călărași County, Lehliu ranks No. 40 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.40 ‰ in Lehliu, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Călărași County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.2 ‰ in Lehliu, compared with an average of 13.6 ‰ in Călărași County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Lehliu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (37 businesses).
Lehliu in numbers
Where is Lehliu?
Population of Lehliu over time
Lehliu had 2,593 residents in 2016 and 2,343 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,483 |
| 2022 | 2,470 |
| 2023 | 2,454 |
| 2024 | 2,418 |
| 2025 | 2,361 |
| 2026 | 2,343 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Călărași County for “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,959 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Lehliu Gară (6,190 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Lehliu
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 | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.6 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.6 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,723 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.4 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 13.6 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lehliu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.23 km | 5.88 km | 7.67 km | ranked 499 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.75 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,240 | 136,667 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,985 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 529.2 ‰ | 470.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,104 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.1 m² | 47.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,627 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.85 ‰ | 1.14 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lehliu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.6 ‰ | 39.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,406 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.99 ‰ | 2.68 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 940 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lehliu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 136 ‰ | 168 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lehliu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 35.0 m³ | 43.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 895 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Lehliu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6.40 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 22 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.35 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 369 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lehliu | Călărași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 129 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lehliu
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 trade49 · 33.6%
- Transport and storage17 · 11.6%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 8.9%
- Construction11 · 7.5%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 6.8%
- Administrative and support services10 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.8%
- Other service activities7 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 25.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 12.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 8.9%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings10 · 6.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 6.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 6.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.2%
- Civil engineering8 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities5 · 3.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lehliu?
Lehliu has 2,343 residents (2026), ranking 2,042 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lehliu?
Lehliu covers 56.8 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Lehliu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lehliu went from 2,593 to 2,343, a change of −9.6%.
Where is Lehliu?
Lehliu is in Călărași County. Latitude 44.467, longitude 26.817.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lehliu?
In Lehliu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.40 ‰ (2024), ranking 22 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lehliu?
In Lehliu, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 386 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Lehliu?
The nearest to Lehliu are Lehliu Gară (4.3 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (5.6 km), Dor Mărunt (8.2 km), Lupșanu (12 km), Ileana (12 km).