Beliș: population and statistics
Beliș has a population of 1,217 (2026) across 205.4 km², or 5.9 people per km². It ranks 2,935 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,217 residents
- 205.4 km²
- 6 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Beliș ranks No. 73 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.6 ‰ in Beliș, compared with an average of 7.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 114.2 ‰ in Beliș, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Beliș: the most common activity among active businesses is Accommodation (46 businesses).
Beliș in numbers
Where is Beliș?
Neighbouring localities
- Mărgău8.6 km · 1,445
- Măguri-Răcătău13 km · 2,223
- Horea13 km · 1,833
- Mărișel14 km · 1,465
- Călățele14 km · 2,452
- Gârda de Sus17 km · 1,360
- Rișca18 km · 1,289
- Scărișoara18 km · 1,385
Localities of similar size
Population of Beliș over time
Beliș had 1,327 residents in 2016 and 1,217 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,262 |
| 2022 | 1,237 |
| 2023 | 1,228 |
| 2024 | 1,226 |
| 2025 | 1,230 |
| 2026 | 1,217 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 28,773 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.4 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Beliș
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 | Beliș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.9 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 170 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.8 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 350 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,143 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 175 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Beliș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.16 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,727 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.11 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 351 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,177 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,115 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 967.1 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 40 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.2 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 695 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.57 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 126 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Beliș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 37 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.57 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 123 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Beliș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 160 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 544 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Beliș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 21.4 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 31 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10,950 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 25 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 695.2 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 19 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Beliș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 64.1 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 229 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.47 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,219 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Beliș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 282 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 400 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Beliș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 233 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Beliș
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 trade60 · 15.8%
- Accommodation and food services55 · 14.5%
- Manufacturing39 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services39 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage34 · 9.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing29 · 7.7%
- Construction29 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical24 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Accommodation46 · 12.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 10.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 9.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 8.4%
- Food and beverage service activities29 · 7.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)25 · 6.6%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 6.1%
- Forestry and logging22 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities19 · 5.0%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities19 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Beliș?
Beliș has 1,217 residents (2026), ranking 2,935 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Beliș?
Beliș covers 205.4 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Beliș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Beliș went from 1,327 to 1,217, a change of −8.3%.
Where is Beliș?
Beliș is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.633, longitude 22.940.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beliș?
In Beliș, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,143 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Beliș?
In Beliș, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 114.2 ‰ (2026), ranking 37 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Beliș?
The nearest to Beliș are Mărgău (8.6 km), Măguri-Răcătău (13 km), Horea (13 km), Mărișel (14 km), Călățele (14 km).