Lespezi: population and statistics
Lespezi has a population of 5,965 (2026) across 51.2 km², or 116 people per km². It ranks 573 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,965 residents
- 51.2 km²
- 116 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Lespezi ranks No. 31 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 70.2 ‰ in Lespezi, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.14 km in Lespezi, compared with an average of 3.80 km in Iași County and 4.84 km nationally.
Lespezi: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (48 businesses).
Lespezi in numbers
Where is Lespezi?
Neighbouring localities
- Vânători5.9 km · 4,524
- Valea Seacă7.4 km · 5,914
- Tătăruși8.2 km · 5,122
- Sirețel8.3 km · 4,705
- Dolhasca10 km · 11,260
- Pașcani12 km · 43,302
- Cristești12 km · 3,840
- Todirești13 km · 5,042
Localities of similar size
Population of Lespezi over time
Lespezi had 6,006 residents in 2016 and 5,965 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,743 |
| 2022 | 5,684 |
| 2023 | 5,646 |
| 2024 | 5,650 |
| 2025 | 5,649 |
| 2026 | 5,965 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,175 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vânători, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dolhasca (11,260 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Lespezi
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 | Lespezi | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70.2 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 33 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,672 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lespezi | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,682 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.52 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 446 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,253 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 750 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 377.7 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,863 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 40.6 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,666 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lespezi | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.1 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,587 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.34 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,278 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lespezi | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 50 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lespezi | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3.4 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,584 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Lespezi | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,750 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.17 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,007 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lespezi | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.7 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,808 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lespezi
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 · 19.5%
- Transport and storage44 · 14.8%
- Construction32 · 10.8%
- Accommodation and food services24 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services24 · 8.1%
- Real estate20 · 6.7%
- Other service activities19 · 6.4%
- Manufacturing18 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 16.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities30 · 10.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 10.1%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 7.7%
- Construction of buildings21 · 7.1%
- Real estate activities20 · 6.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities19 · 6.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities13 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lespezi?
Lespezi has 5,965 residents (2026), ranking 573 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lespezi?
Lespezi covers 51.2 km², with a density of 116 people per km².
Is the population of Lespezi growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lespezi went from 6,006 to 5,965, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Lespezi?
Lespezi is in Iași County. Latitude 47.355, longitude 26.686.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lespezi?
In Lespezi, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 70.2 ‰ (2025), ranking 33 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lespezi?
In Lespezi, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.14 km (2025), ranking 2,682 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Lespezi?
The nearest to Lespezi are Vânători (5.9 km), Valea Seacă (7.4 km), Tătăruși (8.2 km), Sirețel (8.3 km), Dolhasca (10 km).