Aghireșu: population and statistics
Aghireșu has a population of 6,218 (2026) across 105.8 km², or 58.8 people per km². It ranks 525 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,218 residents
- 105.8 km²
- 59 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Aghireșu ranks No. 11 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.47 km in Aghireșu, compared with an average of 4.12 km in Cluj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.6 in Aghireșu, compared with an average of 3.7 per 10,000 inh. in Cluj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Aghireșu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (84 businesses).
Aghireșu in numbers
Where is Aghireșu?
Neighbouring localities
- Căpușu Mare10 km · 2,910
- Gârbău11 km · 2,129
- Cuzăplac11 km · 1,465
- Izvoru Crișului12 km · 1,425
- Zimbor13 km · 870
- Sânpaul14 km · 2,213
- Mănăstireni14 km · 1,263
- Almașu16 km · 1,851
Localities of similar size
Population of Aghireșu over time
Aghireșu had 6,799 residents in 2016 and 6,218 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,523 |
| 2022 | 6,421 |
| 2023 | 6,413 |
| 2024 | 6,327 |
| 2025 | 6,248 |
| 2026 | 6,218 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,815 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Căpușu Mare, 10.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baciu (15,330 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Aghireșu
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 | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,531 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,765 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.68 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,312 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.93 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,820 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 506 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 453.5 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,980 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,574 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 986 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 417 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 241 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.4 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 880 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.09 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,583 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,276 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,101 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 969 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.8 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,543 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.34 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 783 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 307 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Aghireșu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,435 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,871 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aghireșu
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 trade117 · 19.9%
- Construction90 · 15.3%
- Transport and storage71 · 12.1%
- Administrative and support services61 · 10.4%
- Manufacturing46 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical35 · 6.0%
- Other service activities31 · 5.3%
- Accommodation and food services28 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)84 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities83 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines58 · 9.9%
- Construction of buildings54 · 9.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities29 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities26 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities24 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering23 · 3.9%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aghireșu?
Aghireșu has 6,218 residents (2026), ranking 525 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aghireșu?
Aghireșu covers 105.8 km², with a density of 59 people per km².
Is the population of Aghireșu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aghireșu went from 6,799 to 6,218, a change of −8.5%.
Where is Aghireșu?
Aghireșu is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.863, longitude 23.246.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aghireșu?
In Aghireșu, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.47 km (2025), ranking 986 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aghireșu?
In Aghireșu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 2,871 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Aghireșu?
The nearest to Aghireșu are Căpușu Mare (10 km), Gârbău (11 km), Cuzăplac (11 km), Izvoru Crișului (12 km), Zimbor (13 km).