Leu: population and statistics
Leu has a population of 4,202 (2026) across 113.4 km², or 37.0 people per km². It ranks 994 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,202 residents
- 113.4 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 111 localities in Dolj County, Leu ranks No. 31 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.71 ‰ in Leu, compared with an average of 3.58 ‰ in Dolj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.95 ‰ in Leu, compared with an average of 0.65 ‰ in Dolj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Leu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (85 businesses).
Leu in numbers
Where is Leu?
Neighbouring localities
- Drăgotești6.9 km · 1,901
- Ghindeni6.9 km · 1,798
- Coșoveni7.0 km · 3,440
- Robănești9.9 km · 2,182
- Castranova10 km · 3,052
- Cârcea11 km · 4,317
- Teasc12 km · 3,014
- Teslui13 km · 1,930
Localities of similar size
Population of Leu over time
Leu had 4,676 residents in 2016 and 4,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,419 |
| 2022 | 4,338 |
| 2023 | 4,283 |
| 2024 | 4,260 |
| 2025 | 4,222 |
| 2026 | 4,202 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,885 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Drăgotești, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Malu Mare (9,537 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Leu
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 | Leu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 17.6 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 637 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 18.6 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 ‰ | 6.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,862 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 559 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.92 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,113 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,633 | 309,497 | 10,177,161 | ranked 567 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 626.6 ‰ | 469.0 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 490 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.9 m² | 51.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,618 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.38 ‰ | 2.46 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 529 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.6 ‰ | 55.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 740 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.71 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 186 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 35 ‰ | 215 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 5.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Leu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 16.4 m³ | 29.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,037 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Leu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 5.69 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.65 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 172 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.39 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Leu | Dolj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 172 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Leu
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 trade103 · 25.8%
- Manufacturing42 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage41 · 10.2%
- Construction36 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical28 · 7.0%
- Other service activities26 · 6.5%
- Administrative and support services25 · 6.2%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)85 · 21.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)55 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities35 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings26 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 6.0%
- Civil engineering21 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 4.8%
- Other personal service activities15 · 3.8%
- Real estate activities14 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leu?
Leu has 4,202 residents (2026), ranking 994 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Leu?
Leu covers 113.4 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Leu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Leu went from 4,676 to 4,202, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Leu?
Leu is in Dolj County. Latitude 44.215, longitude 24.006.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leu?
In Leu, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.71 ‰ (2026), ranking 186 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leu?
In Leu, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.95 ‰ (2024), ranking 172 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Leu?
The nearest to Leu are Drăgotești (6.9 km), Ghindeni (6.9 km), Coșoveni (7.0 km), Robănești (9.9 km), Castranova (10 km).