Cleja: population and statistics
Cleja has a population of 6,613 (2026) across 54.7 km², or 121 people per km². It ranks 477 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,613 residents
- 54.7 km²
- 121 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Cleja ranks No. 20 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Cleja, compared with an average of 0.42 ‰ in Bacău County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 345.8 ‰ in Cleja, compared with an average of 421.9 ‰ in Bacău County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Cleja: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (50 businesses).
Cleja in numbers
Where is Cleja?
Population of Cleja over time
Cleja had 7,190 residents in 2016 and 6,613 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,894 |
| 2022 | 6,830 |
| 2023 | 6,799 |
| 2024 | 6,729 |
| 2025 | 6,678 |
| 2026 | 6,613 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,665 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Faraoani, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nicolae Bălcescu (10,009 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Cleja
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 | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,959 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,020 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,734 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.82 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,084 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.51 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,228 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,287 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 729 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 345.8 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 3,036 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,221 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.76 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 653 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 66 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 918 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.4 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 37 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,144 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 10.3 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,357 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.00 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cleja | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 70 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,463 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cleja
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 trade59 · 19.3%
- Transport and storage54 · 17.7%
- Construction51 · 16.7%
- Administrative and support services25 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 7.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 5.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation15 · 4.9%
- Manufacturing14 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities50 · 16.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 15.7%
- Construction of buildings44 · 14.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 8.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 8.9%
- Civil engineering24 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities22 · 7.2%
- Rental and leasing activities15 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities14 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cleja?
Cleja has 6,613 residents (2026), ranking 477 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cleja?
Cleja covers 54.7 km², with a density of 121 people per km².
Is the population of Cleja growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cleja went from 7,190 to 6,613, a change of −8.0%.
Where is Cleja?
Cleja is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.396, longitude 26.916.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cleja?
In Cleja, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,127 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cleja?
In Cleja, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 345.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,036 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Cleja?
The nearest to Cleja are Faraoani (4.3 km), Răcăciuni (5.7 km), Gioseni (7.0 km), Nicolae Bălcescu (8.0 km), Horgești (11 km).