Aluniș (Cluj County): population and statistics
Aluniș has a population of 1,036 (2026) across 56.5 km², or 18.3 people per km². It ranks 3,035 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,036 residents
- 56.5 km²
- 18 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Aluniș ranks No. 78 by population.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.76 km in Aluniș, compared with an average of 3.32 km in Cluj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.69 ‰ in Aluniș, compared with an average of 6.06 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Aluniș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (14 businesses).
Aluniș in numbers
Where is Aluniș?
Neighbouring localities
- Jichișu de Jos6.6 km · 1,071
- Cornești6.7 km · 1,252
- Iclod9.6 km · 4,094
- Bobâlna12 km · 1,305
- Mintiu Gherlii12 km · 3,836
- Gherla13 km · 21,677
- Dăbâca13 km · 1,336
- Dej14 km · 35,981
Localities of similar size
Population of Aluniș over time
Aluniș had 1,211 residents in 2016 and 1,036 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,121 |
| 2022 | 1,097 |
| 2023 | 1,068 |
| 2024 | 1,054 |
| 2025 | 1,046 |
| 2026 | 1,036 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the sewer network 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.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,916 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Jichișu de Jos, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Iclod (4,094 residents), 9.6 km away.
All indicators for Aluniș
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 | Aluniș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 753 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 192 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 206 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 622 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aluniș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.26 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 100 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.90 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 595 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 784 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,816 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 756.8 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 165 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.97 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aluniș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.7 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.69 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 51 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aluniș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 60 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,886 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Aluniș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 37.6 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 765 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.76 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 20 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Aluniș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Aluniș
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 trade16 · 15.1%
- Manufacturing12 · 11.3%
- Transport and storage11 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services11 · 10.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 9.4%
- Construction9 · 8.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 8.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 13.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 9.4%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 7.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 7.5%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 7.5%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 6.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings6 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 5.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aluniș?
Aluniș has 1,036 residents (2026), ranking 3,035 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Aluniș?
Aluniș covers 56.5 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Aluniș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Aluniș went from 1,211 to 1,036, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Aluniș?
Aluniș is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.064, longitude 23.738.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aluniș?
In Aluniș, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.76 km (2025), ranking 20 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aluniș?
In Aluniș, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.69 ‰ (2026), ranking 51 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Aluniș?
The nearest to Aluniș are Jichișu de Jos (6.6 km), Cornești (6.7 km), Iclod (9.6 km), Bobâlna (12 km), Mintiu Gherlii (12 km).