Lelese: population and statistics
Lelese has a population of 327 (2026) across 76.0 km², or 4.3 people per km². It ranks 3,176 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −16.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 327 residents
- 76.0 km²
- 4 people/km²
Key points
Among the 69 localities in Hunedoara County, Lelese ranks No. 66 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 42.8 ‰ in Lelese, compared with an average of 48.2 ‰ in Hunedoara County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Lelese: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (5 businesses).
Lelese in numbers
Where is Lelese?
Population of Lelese over time
Lelese had 393 residents in 2016 and 327 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 364 |
| 2022 | 352 |
| 2023 | 329 |
| 2024 | 327 |
| 2025 | 328 |
| 2026 | 327 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Hunedoara County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,643 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bunila, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ghelari (1,826 residents), 6.9 km away.
All indicators for Lelese
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 | Lelese | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.7 ‰ | 13.9 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ||
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.6 ‰ | 18.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ||
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 5.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ||
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ |
Housing
| Indicator | Lelese | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 37.31 km | 5.11 km | 7.67 km | ||
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 308 | 213,611 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,172 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 941.9 ‰ | 506.6 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ||
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.9 m² | 49.0 m² | 50.3 m² |
Economy
| Indicator | Lelese | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.8 ‰ | 48.2 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ||
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.23 ‰ | 2.88 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ |
Employment
| Indicator | Lelese | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 21 ‰ | 242 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ||
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lelese | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.9 | 0.4 | ||
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 183 ‰ | 550 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ||
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.5 ‰ | 28.7 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ |
Environment
| Indicator | Lelese | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 110.1 m³ | 48.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ |
Education
| Indicator | Lelese | Hunedoara County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15 ‰ | 132 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ||
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.6 per 10,000 inh. | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. |
Businesses by activity: Lelese
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 trade6 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage5 · 16.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 12.9%
- Administrative and support services4 · 12.9%
- Construction3 · 9.7%
- Information and communication3 · 9.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 16.1%
- Forestry and logging3 · 9.7%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 9.7%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 9.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lelese?
Lelese has 327 residents (2026), ranking 3,176 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lelese?
Lelese covers 76.0 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Lelese growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lelese went from 393 to 327, a change of −16.8%.
Where is Lelese?
Lelese is in Hunedoara County. Latitude 45.733, longitude 22.697.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Lelese?
In Lelese, “Existing dwellings” stands at 308 (2025), ranking 3,172 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Lelese?
The nearest to Lelese are Bunila (4.8 km), Cerbăl (5.6 km), Ghelari (6.9 km), Toplița (8.7 km), Bătrâna (10 km).