Gheorghe Lazăr: population and statistics
Gheorghe Lazăr has a population of 2,090 (2026) across 50.6 km², or 41.3 people per km². It ranks 2,265 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,090 residents
- 50.6 km²
- 41 people/km²
Key points
Among the 66 localities in Ialomița County, Gheorghe Lazăr ranks No. 39 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 37.0 m² in Gheorghe Lazăr, compared with an average of 45.9 m² in Ialomița County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.1 nights in Gheorghe Lazăr, compared with an average of 1.3 nights in Ialomița County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Gheorghe Lazăr: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Gheorghe Lazăr in numbers
Where is Gheorghe Lazăr?
Population of Gheorghe Lazăr over time
Gheorghe Lazăr had 2,317 residents in 2016 and 2,090 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,214 |
| 2022 | 2,154 |
| 2023 | 2,118 |
| 2024 | 2,106 |
| 2025 | 2,091 |
| 2026 | 2,090 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,091 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bucu, 5.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Slobozia (47,366 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Gheorghe Lazăr
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 | Gheorghe Lazăr | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 15.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 764 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 18.7 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,201 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 7.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gheorghe Lazăr | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.57 km | 6.39 km | 7.67 km | ranked 978 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.87 ‰ | 2.33 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 602 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,035 | 122,025 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,374 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 495.2 ‰ | 448.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.0 m² | 45.9 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,915 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.96 ‰ | 1.57 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gheorghe Lazăr | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.6 ‰ | 33.1 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,370 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.91 ‰ | 2.12 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gheorghe Lazăr | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 125 ‰ | 180 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Gheorghe Lazăr | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 359 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 882 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 19.6 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 932 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Gheorghe Lazăr | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.3 m³ | 36.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 786 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Gheorghe Lazăr | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.55 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.43 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.67 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Gheorghe Lazăr | Ialomița County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 125 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 924 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Gheorghe Lazăr
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 trade27 · 18.6%
- Transport and storage16 · 11.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 9.7%
- Construction12 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 8.3%
- Manufacturing10 · 6.9%
- Real estate10 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 14.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 9.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines12 · 8.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 8.3%
- Construction of buildings11 · 7.6%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities10 · 6.9%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities7 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gheorghe Lazăr?
Gheorghe Lazăr has 2,090 residents (2026), ranking 2,265 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Gheorghe Lazăr?
Gheorghe Lazăr covers 50.6 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Gheorghe Lazăr growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Gheorghe Lazăr went from 2,317 to 2,090, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Gheorghe Lazăr?
Gheorghe Lazăr is in Ialomița County. Latitude 44.617, longitude 27.441.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Gheorghe Lazăr?
In Gheorghe Lazăr, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 37.0 m² (2025), ranking 2,915 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Gheorghe Lazăr?
In Gheorghe Lazăr, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.1 nights (2025), ranking 868 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Gheorghe Lazăr?
The nearest to Gheorghe Lazăr are Bucu (5.3 km), Mărculești (8.2 km), Slobozia (8.4 km), Ograda (8.7 km), Cosâmbești (9.2 km).