Lelești: population and statistics
Lelești has a population of 1,733 (2026) across 30.2 km², or 57.4 people per km². It ranks 2,563 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,733 residents
- 30.2 km²
- 57 people/km²
Key points
Among the 70 localities in Gorj County, Lelești ranks No. 61 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.12 km in Lelești, compared with an average of 2.56 km in Gorj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 53.7 ‰ in Lelești, compared with an average of 43.6 ‰ in Gorj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Lelești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (51 businesses).
Lelești in numbers
Where is Lelești?
Neighbouring localities
- Arcani5.0 km · 1,321
- Bălești8.4 km · 7,587
- Târgu Jiu8.5 km · 89,104
- Turcinești9.2 km · 2,080
- Runcu11 km · 5,078
- Stănești11 km · 2,195
- Telești14 km · 2,765
- Drăguțești14 km · 5,005
Localities of similar size
Population of Lelești over time
Lelești had 1,729 residents in 2016 and 1,733 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,730 |
| 2022 | 1,701 |
| 2023 | 1,701 |
| 2024 | 1,716 |
| 2025 | 1,728 |
| 2026 | 1,733 |
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All indicators for Lelești
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 | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.0 ‰ | 16.8 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 378 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 20.4 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 5.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,660 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 11.1 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,352 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.91 km | 7.36 km | 7.67 km | ranked 758 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 944 | 166,326 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,543 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 544.7 ‰ | 494.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 963 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.6 m² | 48.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 993 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.27 km | 4.80 km | 6.17 km | ranked 174 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 325 m³ | 7,628 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 384 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.7 ‰ | 43.6 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 391 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.89 ‰ | 2.62 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 991 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 228 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.6 ‰ | 25.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,068 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 38.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.12 km | 2.56 km | 4.05 km | ranked 101 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.25 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 |
Education
| Indicator | Lelești | Gorj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 61 ‰ | 150 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,730 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lelești
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 trade58 · 21.0%
- Transport and storage33 · 12.0%
- Accommodation and food services29 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services29 · 10.5%
- Construction21 · 7.6%
- Manufacturing19 · 6.9%
- Other service activities17 · 6.2%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 18.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)31 · 11.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 9.8%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings18 · 6.5%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities14 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities14 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lelești?
Lelești has 1,733 residents (2026), ranking 2,563 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lelești?
Lelești covers 30.2 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Lelești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lelești went from 1,729 to 1,733, a change of +0.2%.
Where is Lelești?
Lelești is in Gorj County. Latitude 45.086, longitude 23.196.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lelești?
In Lelești, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.12 km (2025), ranking 101 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lelești?
In Lelești, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 53.7 ‰ (2026), ranking 391 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Lelești?
The nearest to Lelești are Arcani (5.0 km), Bălești (8.4 km), Târgu Jiu (8.5 km), Turcinești (9.2 km), Runcu (11 km).