Laloșu: population and statistics
Laloșu has a population of 2,437 (2026) across 45.0 km², or 54.2 people per km². It ranks 1,957 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,437 residents
- 45.0 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 89 localities in Vâlcea County, Laloșu ranks No. 48 by population.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 30.3 m² in Laloșu, compared with an average of 47.4 m² in Vâlcea County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.0 ‰ in Laloșu, compared with an average of 38.4 ‰ in Vâlcea County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Laloșu: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (15 businesses).
Laloșu in numbers
Where is Laloșu?
Population of Laloșu over time
Laloșu had 2,484 residents in 2016 and 2,437 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,434 |
| 2022 | 2,437 |
| 2023 | 2,438 |
| 2024 | 2,432 |
| 2025 | 2,440 |
| 2026 | 2,437 |
Did you know?
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,300 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Făurești, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Iancu Jianu (4,029 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Laloșu
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 | Laloșu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 16.2 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.7 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 5.1 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 12.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laloșu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.85 km | 7.76 km | 7.67 km | ranked 933 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,239 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,120 | 203,394 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,224 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 459.6 ‰ | 535.8 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 30.3 m² | 47.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,120 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,655 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laloșu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.0 ‰ | 38.4 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,861 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.05 ‰ | 2.63 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laloșu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 222 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Laloșu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.8 m³ | 35.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,543 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Laloșu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.53 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Laloșu | Vâlcea County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 127 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Laloșu
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
- Transport and storage16 · 25.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade13 · 20.3%
- Construction9 · 14.1%
- Manufacturing5 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 6.2%
- Information and communication3 · 4.7%
- Administrative and support services3 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 23.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 15.6%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 14.1%
- Construction of buildings6 · 9.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.2%
- Advertising and market research4 · 6.2%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities4 · 6.2%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities3 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laloșu?
Laloșu has 2,437 residents (2026), ranking 1,957 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Laloșu?
Laloșu covers 45.0 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Laloșu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Laloșu went from 2,484 to 2,437, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Laloșu?
Laloșu is in Vâlcea County. Latitude 44.550, longitude 24.025.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Laloșu?
In Laloșu, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 30.3 m² (2025), ranking 3,120 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Laloșu?
In Laloșu, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 2,861 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Laloșu?
The nearest to Laloșu are Făurești (2.9 km), Iancu Jianu (6.4 km), Șușani (7.3 km), Diculești (8.1 km), Dobrețu (9.3 km).