Bonțida: population and statistics
Bonțida has a population of 4,740 (2026) across 81.4 km², or 58.3 people per km². It ranks 825 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,740 residents
- 81.4 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Bonțida ranks No. 17 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 62.4 ‰ in Bonțida, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Bonțida: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (111 businesses).
Bonțida in numbers
Where is Bonțida?
Neighbouring localities
- Jucu5.6 km · 5,611
- Sic6.8 km · 2,164
- Dăbâca8.3 km · 1,336
- Iclod9.7 km · 4,094
- Căianu11 km · 2,267
- Pălatca13 km · 952
- Apahida13 km · 18,576
- Borșa13 km · 1,255
Localities of similar size
Population of Bonțida over time
Bonțida had 4,881 residents in 2016 and 4,740 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,807 |
| 2022 | 4,797 |
| 2023 | 4,751 |
| 2024 | 4,756 |
| 2025 | 4,766 |
| 2026 | 4,740 |
Did you know?
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,396 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Jucu, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Apahida (18,576 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Bonțida
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 | Bonțida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,027 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.2 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,812 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bonțida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.76 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,136 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.90 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,917 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,046 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 404.4 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,618 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bonțida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.49 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 220 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 712 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 65 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bonțida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.4 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 252 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.80 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 566 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bonțida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 133 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 700 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 | Bonțida | 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) | 38 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,000 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 546 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bonțida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.5 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 384 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.35 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 210 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Bonțida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,271 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bonțida | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bonțida
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 trade159 · 17.9%
- Construction119 · 13.4%
- Administrative and support services93 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing90 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage80 · 9.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical66 · 7.4%
- Accommodation and food services55 · 6.2%
- Other service activities40 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)111 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities107 · 12.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)80 · 9.0%
- Construction of buildings77 · 8.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines58 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities46 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities44 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities40 · 4.5%
- Real estate activities39 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities36 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bonțida?
Bonțida has 4,740 residents (2026), ranking 825 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bonțida?
Bonțida covers 81.4 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Bonțida growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bonțida went from 4,881 to 4,740, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Bonțida?
Bonțida is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.903, longitude 23.819.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Bonțida?
In Bonțida, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 712 m³ (2025), ranking 65 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bonțida?
In Bonțida, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 62.4 ‰ (2026), ranking 252 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Bonțida?
The nearest to Bonțida are Jucu (5.6 km), Sic (6.8 km), Dăbâca (8.3 km), Iclod (9.7 km), Căianu (11 km).