Lădești: population and statistics
Lădești has a population of 1,777 (2026) across 50.0 km², or 35.5 people per km². It ranks 2,527 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,777 residents
- 50.0 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Lădești ranks No. 70 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.1 m³ in Lădești, compared with an average of 35.3 m³ in Vâlcea County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.13 ‰ in Lădești, compared with an average of 0.80 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Lădești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Lădești in numbers
Where is Lădești?
Population of Lădești over time
Lădești had 1,768 residents in 2016 and 1,777 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,769 |
| 2022 | 1,784 |
| 2023 | 1,788 |
| 2024 | 1,809 |
| 2025 | 1,798 |
| 2026 | 1,777 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,008 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Lăpușata, 4.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Popești (2,871 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Lădești
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 | Lădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 928 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.63 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 386 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.38 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 470 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,249 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,962 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 702.9 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 259 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.4 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,448 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.81 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 420 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 16.3 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,725 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.13 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,447 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.1 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,544 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.10 km | 4.30 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,063 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Lădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.13 ‰ | 0.80 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Lădești | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lădești
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 trade18 · 32.1%
- Transport and storage9 · 16.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services5 · 8.9%
- Manufacturing4 · 7.1%
- Construction4 · 7.1%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 7.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 26.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 16.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 14.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 7.1%
- Construction of buildings3 · 5.4%
- Specialised construction activities3 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lădești?
Lădești has 1,777 residents (2026), ranking 2,527 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lădești?
Lădești covers 50.0 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Lădești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lădești went from 1,768 to 1,777, a change of +0.5%.
Where is Lădești?
Lădești is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.883, longitude 24.050.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Lădești?
In Lădești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5.1 m³ (2025), ranking 2,544 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lădești?
In Lădești, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.13 ‰ (2024), ranking 167 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Lădești?
The nearest to Lădești are Lăpușata (4.5 km), Pesceana (5.5 km), Roești (6.0 km), Glăvile (8.2 km), Stănești (8.8 km).