Borșa (Cluj County): population and statistics
Borșa has a population of 1,255 (2026) across 61.6 km², or 20.4 people per km². It ranks 2,910 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,255 residents
- 61.6 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Borșa ranks No. 71 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 30.84 km in Borșa, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.37 ‰ in Borșa, compared with an average of 6.15 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Borșa: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Borșa in numbers
Where is Borșa?
Neighbouring localities
- Dăbâca6.8 km · 1,336
- Vultureni8.3 km · 1,502
- Chinteni8.7 km · 4,826
- Cornești11 km · 1,252
- Bonțida13 km · 4,740
- Jucu14 km · 5,611
- Iclod14 km · 4,094
- Așchileu15 km · 1,396
Localities of similar size
Population of Borșa over time
Borșa had 1,382 residents in 2016 and 1,255 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,309 |
| 2022 | 1,292 |
| 2023 | 1,279 |
| 2024 | 1,287 |
| 2025 | 1,271 |
| 2026 | 1,255 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,626 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dăbâca, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chinteni (4,826 residents), 8.7 km away.
All indicators for Borșa
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 | Borșa | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.7 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,399 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.3 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 171 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borșa | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.84 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 35 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.78 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 968 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,502 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 771.3 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 144 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.98 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 265 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borșa | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.8 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.17 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 99 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borșa | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 193 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 417 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,352 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Borșa | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.8 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 379 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.98 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 862 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Borșa | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 6.37 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 23 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 307 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.59 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 47 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Borșa | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 112 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 888 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Borșa
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 trade46 · 23.7%
- Manufacturing20 · 10.3%
- Construction18 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage16 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 7.7%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 7.2%
- Administrative and support services13 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation12 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 20.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 13.9%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 8.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 7.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities13 · 6.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 6.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities11 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering8 · 4.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borșa?
Borșa has 1,255 residents (2026), ranking 2,910 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Borșa?
Borșa covers 61.6 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Borșa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Borșa went from 1,382 to 1,255, a change of −9.2%.
Where is Borșa?
Borșa is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.921, longitude 23.644.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borșa?
In Borșa, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 30.84 km (2025), ranking 35 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borșa?
In Borșa, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.37 ‰ (2024), ranking 23 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Borșa?
The nearest to Borșa are Dăbâca (6.8 km), Vultureni (8.3 km), Chinteni (8.7 km), Cornești (11 km), Bonțida (13 km).