Laslea: population and statistics
Laslea has a population of 4,394 (2026) across 115.1 km², or 38.2 people per km². It ranks 926 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,394 residents
- 115.1 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 64 localities in Sibiu County, Laslea ranks No. 17 by population.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.7 ‰ in Laslea, compared with an average of 9.5 ‰ in Sibiu County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 350.0 ‰ in Laslea, compared with an average of 452.1 ‰ in Sibiu County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Laslea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Laslea in numbers
Where is Laslea?
Neighbouring localities
- Daneș7.0 km · 5,978
- Biertan8.5 km · 2,962
- Hoghilag11 km · 2,556
- Dumbrăveni11 km · 8,009
- Ațel12 km · 1,660
- Iacobeni14 km · 3,481
- Apold14 km · 3,303
- Sighișoara15 km · 31,045
All localities in Sibiu County
Localities of similar size
Population of Laslea over time
Laslea had 4,183 residents in 2016 and 4,394 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,228 |
| 2022 | 4,266 |
| 2023 | 4,276 |
| 2024 | 4,333 |
| 2025 | 4,359 |
| 2026 | 4,394 |
Did you know?
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 16,126 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Daneș, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dumbrăveni (8,009 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Laslea
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 | Laslea | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 19.4 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,770 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 18.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,965 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 7.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 9.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,117 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laslea | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,538 | 211,601 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,466 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 350.0 ‰ | 452.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,018 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 64.4 m² | 53.7 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 351 of 3,163 |
Energy
| Indicator | Laslea | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 km | 4.10 km | 6.17 km | ranked 834 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 86 m³ | 14,867 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 893 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laslea | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 12.7 ‰ | 57.0 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,926 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.59 ‰ | 4.13 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,059 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laslea | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 27 ‰ | 296 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,996 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.9% | 2.1% | 2.3% | ranked 181 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Laslea | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 2.3 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14 ‰ | 1,507 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,130 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.3 ‰ | 33.0 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 471 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Laslea | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 3.54 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 0.68 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,580 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.23 ‰ | 1.16 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,902 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Laslea | Sibiu County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 124 ‰ | 177 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 636 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Laslea
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 trade39 · 30.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 11.7%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage14 · 10.9%
- Construction13 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.0%
- Administrative and support services7 · 5.5%
- Real estate6 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 21.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities12 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings7 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 5.5%
- Accommodation7 · 5.5%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laslea?
Laslea has 4,394 residents (2026), ranking 926 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Laslea?
Laslea covers 115.1 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Laslea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Laslea went from 4,183 to 4,394, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Laslea?
Laslea is in Sibiu County. Latitude 46.137, longitude 24.637.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Laslea?
In Laslea, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,117 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Laslea?
In Laslea, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 350.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,018 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Laslea?
The nearest to Laslea are Daneș (7.0 km), Biertan (8.5 km), Hoghilag (11 km), Dumbrăveni (11 km), Ațel (12 km).