Ludești: population and statistics
Ludești has a population of 5,005 (2026) across 86.0 km², or 58.2 people per km². It ranks 753 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,005 residents
- 86.0 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Dâmbovița County, Ludești ranks No. 31 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 19 ‰ in Ludești, compared with an average of 175 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.20 ‰ in Ludești, compared with an average of 1.25 ‰ in Dâmbovița County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Ludești: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (84 businesses).
Ludești in numbers
Where is Ludești?
Population of Ludești over time
Ludești had 5,148 residents in 2016 and 5,005 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,117 |
| 2022 | 5,058 |
| 2023 | 5,026 |
| 2024 | 5,027 |
| 2025 | 5,022 |
| 2026 | 5,005 |
Did you know?
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,041 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Hulubești, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dragomirești (8,820 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Ludești
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 | Ludești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,995 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 6.5 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 11.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ludești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.54 km | 5.16 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,138 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 2.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,241 | 226,358 | 10,177,161 | ranked 760 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 447.8 ‰ | 453.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,042 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 52.8 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,436 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.09 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ludești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.8 ‰ | 40.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,085 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.80 ‰ | 3.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ludești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 19 ‰ | 175 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 3,116 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ludești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 19.4 m³ | 30.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,825 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.94 km | 2.84 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,353 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Ludești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 1.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,705 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.20 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,651 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Ludești | Dâmbovița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 142 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ludești
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
- Transport and storage90 · 28.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade84 · 26.8%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.0%
- Manufacturing20 · 6.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing19 · 6.1%
- Construction16 · 5.1%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 5.1%
- Other service activities12 · 3.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines84 · 26.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 21.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 15.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities47 · 15.0%
- Postal and courier activities19 · 6.1%
- Forestry and logging17 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities16 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 5.1%
- Specialised construction activities15 · 4.8%
- Construction of buildings12 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ludești?
Ludești has 5,005 residents (2026), ranking 753 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ludești?
Ludești covers 86.0 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Ludești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ludești went from 5,148 to 5,005, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Ludești?
Ludești is in Dâmbovița County. Latitude 44.867, longitude 25.233.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ludești?
In Ludești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19 ‰ (2024), ranking 3,116 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ludești?
In Ludești, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.20 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,705 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Ludești?
The nearest to Ludești are Hulubești (3.8 km), Bogați (6.8 km), Valea Mare (7.5 km), Dragomirești (9.6 km), Cobia (10 km).