Lețcani: population and statistics
Lețcani has a population of 8,204 (2026) across 58.6 km², or 140 people per km². It ranks 349 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,204 residents
- 58.6 km²
- 140 people/km²
Key points
Among the 98 localities in Iași County, Lețcani ranks No. 21 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.8 ‰ in Lețcani, compared with an average of 25.3 ‰ in Iași County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 350.4 ‰ in Lețcani, compared with an average of 423.3 ‰ in Iași County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Lețcani: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (183 businesses).
Lețcani in numbers
Where is Lețcani?
Neighbouring localities
- Valea Lupului5.3 km · 18,689
- Dumești5.4 km · 4,921
- Miroslava6.4 km · 35,792
- Rediu6.6 km · 10,607
- Horlești8.7 km · 3,003
- Popricani11 km · 8,821
- Românești11 km · 1,659
- Podu Iloaiei12 km · 11,971
Localities of similar size
Population of Lețcani over time
Lețcani had 7,683 residents in 2016 and 8,204 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,936 |
| 2022 | 7,916 |
| 2023 | 7,974 |
| 2024 | 8,005 |
| 2025 | 8,104 |
| 2026 | 8,204 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,211 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Valea Lupului (18,689 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Lețcani
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 | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.8 ‰ | 25.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 159 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 30.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.3 ‰ | 7.7 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 8.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,584 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.70 km | 3.80 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,859 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.00 ‰ | 2.21 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 246 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,875 | 417,276 | 10,177,161 | ranked 493 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 350.4 ‰ | 423.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,013 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 48.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.66 ‰ | 3.34 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 291 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.11 km | 3.45 km | 6.17 km | ranked 391 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 351 m³ | 7,241 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 336 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 45.2 ‰ | 46.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 663 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.71 ‰ | 3.19 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,931 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 319 ‰ | 189 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 144 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.3% | ranked 2,728 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.0 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 194 ‰ | 576 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 637 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,038 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 30.8 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.39 km | 2.19 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,238 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.98 ‰ | 5.12 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 504 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.49 ‰ | 0.59 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.35 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,450 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lețcani | Iași County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 187 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lețcani
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 trade239 · 19.8%
- Transport and storage152 · 12.6%
- Administrative and support services130 · 10.8%
- Construction129 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing103 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical102 · 8.5%
- Real estate83 · 6.9%
- Other service activities67 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)183 · 15.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)174 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities118 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines112 · 9.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities110 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings90 · 7.5%
- Real estate activities83 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities62 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities61 · 5.1%
- Office administration and business support activities61 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lețcani?
Lețcani has 8,204 residents (2026), ranking 349 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lețcani?
Lețcani covers 58.6 km², with a density of 140 people per km².
Is the population of Lețcani growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lețcani went from 7,683 to 8,204, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Lețcani?
Lețcani is in Iași County. Latitude 47.184, longitude 27.422.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lețcani?
In Lețcani, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 159 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lețcani?
In Lețcani, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 350.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,013 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Lețcani?
The nearest to Lețcani are Valea Lupului (5.3 km), Dumești (5.4 km), Miroslava (6.4 km), Rediu (6.6 km), Horlești (8.7 km).