Aiton: population and statistics
Aiton has a population of 1,076 (2026) across 45.3 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 3,011 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,076 residents
- 45.3 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Aiton ranks No. 76 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.53 km in Aiton, compared with an average of 4.12 km in Cluj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.94 ‰ in Aiton, compared with an average of 1.77 ‰ in Cluj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Aiton: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (23 businesses).
Aiton in numbers
Where is Aiton?
Neighbouring localities
- Tureni5.4 km · 2,195
- Ploscoș6.4 km · 586
- Feleacu8.3 km · 5,037
- Cojocna9.1 km · 4,202
- Săndulești11 km · 2,243
- Turda12 km · 51,377
- Petreștii de Jos14 km · 1,440
- Apahida14 km · 18,576
Localities of similar size
Population of Aiton over time
Aiton had 1,043 residents in 2016 and 1,076 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,011 |
| 2022 | 997 |
| 2023 | 976 |
| 2024 | 983 |
| 2025 | 1,069 |
| 2026 | 1,076 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,339 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Tureni (2,195 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Aiton
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 | Aiton | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.1 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 129 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.8 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,068 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 281 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aiton | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.47 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 245 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.94 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 32 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 935 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,557 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 869.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 72 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,936 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.58 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 170 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aiton | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.53 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 7 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 597 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 104 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aiton | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.3 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 151 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.36 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 57 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aiton | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 69 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aiton | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 23.2 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,578 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Aiton | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 148 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aiton
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
- Professional, scientific and technical31 · 15.3%
- Wholesale and retail trade24 · 11.8%
- Construction19 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing15 · 7.4%
- Transport and storage15 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 7.4%
- Information and communication15 · 7.4%
- Administrative and support services15 · 7.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 11.3%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.4%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities13 · 6.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 5.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy12 · 5.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities12 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 5.4%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 5.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aiton?
Aiton has 1,076 residents (2026), ranking 3,011 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aiton?
Aiton covers 45.3 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Aiton growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aiton went from 1,043 to 1,076, a change of +3.2%.
Where is Aiton?
Aiton is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.673, longitude 23.743.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aiton?
In Aiton, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.53 km (2025), ranking 7 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aiton?
In Aiton, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.94 ‰ (2025), ranking 32 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Aiton?
The nearest to Aiton are Tureni (5.4 km), Ploscoș (6.4 km), Feleacu (8.3 km), Cojocna (9.1 km), Săndulești (11 km).