Popești-Leordeni: population and statistics
Popești-Leordeni has a population of 51,701 (2026) across 51.9 km², or 996 people per km². It ranks 44 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +85.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 51,701 residents
- 51.9 km²
- 996 people/km²
Key points
Among the 40 localities in Ilfov County, Popești-Leordeni ranks No. 1 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 144.3 ‰ in Popești-Leordeni, compared with an average of 144.5 ‰ in Ilfov County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 69.7 ‰ in Popești-Leordeni, compared with an average of 52.2 ‰ in Ilfov County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Popești-Leordeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (3,097 businesses).
Popești-Leordeni in numbers
Where is Popești-Leordeni?
Population of Popești-Leordeni over time
Popești-Leordeni had 27,878 residents in 2016 and 51,701 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,031 |
| 2022 | 42,960 |
| 2023 | 45,266 |
| 2024 | 47,171 |
| 2025 | 49,382 |
| 2026 | 51,701 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Ilfov County for “Existing dwellings”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,272 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Popești-Leordeni
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 | Popești-Leordeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69.7 ‰ | 52.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 34 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.1 ‰ | 24.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 59 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 8.0 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 404 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,142 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Popești-Leordeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 km | 3.60 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,674 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.15 ‰ | 6.59 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 889 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 32,432 | 312,516 | 10,177,161 | ranked 33 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 627.3 ‰ | 570.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 487 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 58.0 m² | 71.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 778 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.09 ‰ | 14.48 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 30 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Popești-Leordeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 km | 5.51 km | 6.17 km | ranked 868 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 716 m³ | 23,072 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 63 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Popești-Leordeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.3 ‰ | 144.5 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 13 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.17 ‰ | 12.82 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 10 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Popești-Leordeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 249 ‰ | 336 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 2.3% | ranked 3,073 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Popești-Leordeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 67.5 m³ | 39.2 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 202 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.14 km | 2.90 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,523 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Popești-Leordeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.20 ‰ | 2.23 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 390 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.39 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.58 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,367 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Popești-Leordeni | Ilfov County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 82 ‰ | 119 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,946 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 per 10,000 inh. | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,697 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Popești-Leordeni
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 trade3,954 · 19.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical2,510 · 12.2%
- Administrative and support services2,181 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage1,977 · 9.6%
- Construction1,621 · 7.9%
- Information and communication1,609 · 7.8%
- Manufacturing1,291 · 6.3%
- Real estate1,234 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)3,097 · 15.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)2,135 · 10.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines1,444 · 7.0%
- Specialised construction activities1,397 · 6.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy1,332 · 6.5%
- Real estate activities1,234 · 6.0%
- Office administration and business support activities1,208 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities1,055 · 5.1%
- Information service activities1,045 · 5.1%
- Advertising and market research1,044 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Popești-Leordeni?
Popești-Leordeni has 51,701 residents (2026), ranking 44 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Popești-Leordeni?
Popești-Leordeni covers 51.9 km², with a density of 996 people per km².
Is the population of Popești-Leordeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Popești-Leordeni went from 27,878 to 51,701, a change of +85.5%.
Where is Popești-Leordeni?
Popești-Leordeni is in Ilfov County. Latitude 44.380, longitude 26.170.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești-Leordeni?
In Popești-Leordeni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 144.3 ‰ (2026), ranking 13 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Popești-Leordeni?
In Popești-Leordeni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 69.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 34 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Popești-Leordeni?
The nearest to Popești-Leordeni are Glina (6.3 km), Bucharest (6.8 km), Jilava (7.5 km), Berceni (8.3 km), Dobroești (8.4 km).