Baciu: population and statistics
Baciu has a population of 15,330 (2026) across 87.5 km², or 175 people per km². It ranks 150 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +41.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 15,330 residents
- 87.5 km²
- 175 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Baciu ranks No. 8 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.50 ‰ in Baciu, compared with an average of 6.15 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 51.4 ‰ in Baciu, compared with an average of 22.3 ‰ in Cluj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Baciu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (474 businesses).
Baciu in numbers
Where is Baciu?
Neighbouring localities
- Gârbău8.5 km · 2,129
- Chinteni8.9 km · 4,826
- Florești8.9 km · 58,010
- Cluj-Napoca9.3 km · 324,860
- Sânpaul12 km · 2,213
- Gilău17 km · 9,322
- Feleacu17 km · 5,037
- Borșa17 km · 1,255
Localities of similar size
Population of Baciu over time
Baciu had 10,828 residents in 2016 and 15,330 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,675 |
| 2022 | 13,067 |
| 2023 | 13,589 |
| 2024 | 14,121 |
| 2025 | 14,782 |
| 2026 | 15,330 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,259 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gârbău, 8.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Florești (58,010 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Baciu
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 | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 51.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 70 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 543 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 122 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.23 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,996 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.94 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 187 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 8,682 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 118 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 566.3 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 802 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,436 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.96 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 49 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.94 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 750 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 371 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 294 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 90.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 88 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.91 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 109 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 668 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 | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.5 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 262 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,070 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 218 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.2 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 575 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 52.6 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 367 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.72 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 919 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4.50 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 53 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.33 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,137 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.59 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 773 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Baciu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,630 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Baciu
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 trade670 · 17.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical460 · 12.0%
- Administrative and support services401 · 10.4%
- Construction356 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing317 · 8.3%
- Transport and storage312 · 8.1%
- Information and communication293 · 7.6%
- Real estate204 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)474 · 12.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)379 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities319 · 8.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines243 · 6.3%
- Head offices and management consultancy211 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities204 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities200 · 5.2%
- Construction of buildings199 · 5.2%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities194 · 5.1%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities188 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baciu?
Baciu has 15,330 residents (2026), ranking 150 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Baciu?
Baciu covers 87.5 km², with a density of 175 people per km².
Is the population of Baciu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Baciu went from 10,828 to 15,330, a change of +41.6%.
Where is Baciu?
Baciu is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.812, longitude 23.485.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baciu?
In Baciu, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.50 ‰ (2024), ranking 53 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Baciu?
In Baciu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 51.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 70 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Baciu?
The nearest to Baciu are Gârbău (8.5 km), Chinteni (8.9 km), Florești (8.9 km), Cluj-Napoca (9.3 km), Sânpaul (12 km).