Apahida: population and statistics
Apahida has a population of 18,576 (2026) across 106.1 km², or 175 people per km². It ranks 118 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +55.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 18,576 residents
- 106.1 km²
- 175 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Apahida ranks No. 7 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.65 ‰ in Apahida, compared with an average of 5.13 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 98.5 ‰ in Apahida, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Apahida: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (655 businesses).
Apahida in numbers
Where is Apahida?
Neighbouring localities
- Jucu7.9 km · 5,611
- Cluj-Napoca11 km · 324,860
- Feleacu11 km · 5,037
- Cojocna12 km · 4,202
- Bonțida13 km · 4,740
- Căianu14 km · 2,267
- Aiton14 km · 1,076
- Borșa15 km · 1,255
Localities of similar size
Population of Apahida over time
Apahida had 11,938 residents in 2016 and 18,576 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,028 |
| 2022 | 15,601 |
| 2023 | 16,323 |
| 2024 | 17,079 |
| 2025 | 17,911 |
| 2026 | 18,576 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,864 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Jucu, 7.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cluj-Napoca (324,860 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Apahida
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 | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 52.1 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 68 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,071 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.72 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,853 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.67 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 100 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 9,769 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 104 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 525.9 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,143 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,030 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.65 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 21 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.89 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 256 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 638 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 87 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.5 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 66 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.34 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 59 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 249 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 213 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 614 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 864 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 61.2 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 249 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.74 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 697 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.65 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Apahida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,061 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Apahida
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 trade907 · 18.3%
- Construction516 · 10.4%
- Transport and storage511 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services502 · 10.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical487 · 9.8%
- Manufacturing428 · 8.6%
- Information and communication314 · 6.3%
- Other service activities247 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)655 · 13.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)556 · 11.2%
- Specialised construction activities464 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines398 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings316 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities283 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities237 · 4.8%
- Head offices and management consultancy233 · 4.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities229 · 4.6%
- Office administration and business support activities217 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Apahida?
Apahida has 18,576 residents (2026), ranking 118 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Apahida?
Apahida covers 106.1 km², with a density of 175 people per km².
Is the population of Apahida growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Apahida went from 11,938 to 18,576, a change of +55.6%.
Where is Apahida?
Apahida is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.800, longitude 23.728.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apahida?
In Apahida, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.65 ‰ (2025), ranking 21 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Apahida?
In Apahida, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 98.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 66 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Apahida?
The nearest to Apahida are Jucu (7.9 km), Cluj-Napoca (11 km), Feleacu (11 km), Cojocna (12 km), Bonțida (13 km).