Băișoara: population and statistics
Băișoara has a population of 1,979 (2026) across 104.4 km², or 18.9 people per km². It ranks 2,342 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,979 residents
- 104.4 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Băișoara ranks No. 49 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 992.9 ‰ in Băișoara, compared with an average of 515.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: 195.6 ‰ in Băișoara, compared with an average of 26.1 ‰ in Cluj County and 29.5 ‰ nationally.
Băișoara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Băișoara in numbers
Where is Băișoara?
Neighbouring localities
- Ocoliș9.5 km · 453
- Săvădisla10 km · 4,087
- Iara11 km · 3,558
- Valea Ierii12 km · 856
- Ciurila14 km · 1,973
- Poșaga15 km · 848
- Gilău16 km · 9,322
- Sălciua20 km · 1,297
Localities of similar size
Population of Băișoara over time
Băișoara had 2,061 residents in 2016 and 1,979 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,971 |
| 2022 | 1,955 |
| 2023 | 1,946 |
| 2024 | 1,956 |
| 2025 | 1,974 |
| 2026 | 1,979 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,627 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ocoliș, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săvădisla (4,087 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Băișoara
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 | Băișoara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.8 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 394 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.2 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 868 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,981 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băișoara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.39 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 486 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.06 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 180 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,965 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 994 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 992.9 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 34 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,157 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.05 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 191 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băișoara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.1 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 271 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.04 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 492 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băișoara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 55 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,036 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băișoara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 5.2 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 98 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,355 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 99 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 195.6 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 60 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băișoara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.0 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 396 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.91 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 128 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Băișoara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.01 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 226 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Băișoara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 73 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,344 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băișoara
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 trade67 · 16.8%
- Accommodation and food services46 · 11.6%
- Transport and storage41 · 10.3%
- Construction39 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services37 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing32 · 8.0%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation25 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical23 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 13.1%
- Accommodation34 · 8.5%
- Construction of buildings33 · 8.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 8.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines33 · 8.3%
- Food and beverage service activities32 · 8.0%
- Specialised construction activities31 · 7.8%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 6.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities25 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băișoara?
Băișoara has 1,979 residents (2026), ranking 2,342 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băișoara?
Băișoara covers 104.4 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Băișoara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băișoara went from 2,061 to 1,979, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Băișoara?
Băișoara is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.571, longitude 23.371.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băișoara?
In Băișoara, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 992.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 34 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băișoara?
In Băișoara, “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 195.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 60 of 1,362 localities; the national median is 11.8 ‰.
Which localities border Băișoara?
The nearest to Băișoara are Ocoliș (9.5 km), Săvădisla (10 km), Iara (11 km), Valea Ierii (12 km), Ciurila (14 km).