Laza: population and statistics
Laza has a population of 3,106 (2026) across 29.1 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 1,507 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,106 residents
- 29.1 km²
- 107 people/km²
Key points
Among the 86 localities in Vaslui County, Laza ranks No. 39 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Laza, compared with an average of 1.20 ‰ in Vaslui County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 8.0 m³ in Laza, compared with an average of 20.6 m³ in Vaslui County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Laza: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (33 businesses).
Laza in numbers
Where is Laza?
Population of Laza over time
Laza had 3,352 residents in 2016 and 3,106 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,209 |
| 2022 | 3,182 |
| 2023 | 3,150 |
| 2024 | 3,139 |
| 2025 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 3,106 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,074 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Pușcași, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vaslui (131,722 residents), 9.9 km away.
All indicators for Laza
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 | Laza | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 19.0 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 31.0 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 6.3 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 9.9 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laza | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.86 km | 3.24 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,282 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.25 ‰ | 1.23 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 835 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,293 | 186,587 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,894 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 416.3 ‰ | 375.3 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,479 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 44.6 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laza | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.8 ‰ | 22.9 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,996 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.61 ‰ | 1.52 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laza | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 114 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Laza | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 8.0 m³ | 20.6 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,456 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.86 km | 2.02 km | 4.05 km | ranked 887 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Laza | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 1.20 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,784 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.29 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,756 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 0.49 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Laza | Vaslui County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 109 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Laza
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
- Construction35 · 17.9%
- Wholesale and retail trade34 · 17.4%
- Transport and storage28 · 14.4%
- Accommodation and food services13 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.7%
- Manufacturing12 · 6.2%
- Administrative and support services12 · 6.2%
- Other service activities12 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities33 · 16.9%
- Construction of buildings31 · 15.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 14.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 12.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 10.3%
- Civil engineering18 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities13 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 6.2%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods8 · 4.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 3.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laza?
Laza has 3,106 residents (2026), ranking 1,507 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Laza?
Laza covers 29.1 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of Laza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Laza went from 3,352 to 3,106, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Laza?
Laza is in Vaslui County. Latitude 46.635, longitude 27.599.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Laza?
In Laza, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,784 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Laza?
In Laza, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 8.0 m³ (2025), ranking 2,456 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Which localities border Laza?
The nearest to Laza are Pușcași (3.7 km), Bălteni (4.5 km), Poienești (6.7 km), Delești (6.9 km), Ștefan cel Mare (9.9 km).