Așchileu: population and statistics
Așchileu has a population of 1,396 (2026) across 64.5 km², or 21.6 people per km². It ranks 2,814 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,396 residents
- 64.5 km²
- 22 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Așchileu ranks No. 64 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Așchileu, compared with an average of 5.13 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 7.2 in Așchileu, compared with an average of 3.7 per 10,000 inh. in Cluj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Așchileu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Așchileu in numbers
Where is Așchileu?
Neighbouring localities
- Vultureni6.4 km · 1,502
- Dragu7.4 km · 1,440
- Sânpaul8.9 km · 2,213
- Panticeu9.6 km · 1,694
- Chinteni12 km · 4,826
- Zimbor14 km · 870
- Borșa15 km · 1,255
- Recea-Cristur15 km · 1,355
Localities of similar size
Population of Așchileu over time
Așchileu had 1,603 residents in 2016 and 1,396 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,455 |
| 2022 | 1,434 |
| 2023 | 1,413 |
| 2024 | 1,415 |
| 2025 | 1,411 |
| 2026 | 1,396 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,036 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Vultureni, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sânpaul (2,213 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Așchileu
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 | Așchileu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.1 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 884 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.3 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,055 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 445 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Așchileu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.79 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,635 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 821 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,759 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 588.1 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 678 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,190 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Așchileu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 30.8 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,462 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.43 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,209 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Așchileu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 63 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,792 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Așchileu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 87 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 843 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Așchileu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.8 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,074 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Așchileu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.72 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 526 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Așchileu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 99 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,307 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 354 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Așchileu
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 trade25 · 21.7%
- Construction14 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage13 · 11.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing11 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services11 · 9.6%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 5.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 17.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 11.3%
- Construction of buildings11 · 9.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 7.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.1%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering6 · 5.2%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Așchileu?
Așchileu has 1,396 residents (2026), ranking 2,814 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Așchileu?
Așchileu covers 64.5 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Așchileu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Așchileu went from 1,603 to 1,396, a change of −12.9%.
Where is Așchileu?
Așchileu is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.978, longitude 23.472.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Așchileu?
In Așchileu, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Așchileu?
In Așchileu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 354 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Așchileu?
The nearest to Așchileu are Vultureni (6.4 km), Dragu (7.4 km), Sânpaul (8.9 km), Panticeu (9.6 km), Chinteni (12 km).