Buza: population and statistics
Buza has a population of 1,095 (2026) across 29.7 km², or 36.8 people per km². It ranks 2,994 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,095 residents
- 29.7 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Buza ranks No. 75 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.71 km in Buza, compared with an average of 4.12 km in Cluj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.1 in Buza, compared with an average of 3.7 per 10,000 inh. in Cluj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Buza: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (18 businesses).
Buza in numbers
Where is Buza?
Neighbouring localities
- Cătina4.5 km · 1,507
- Geaca8.6 km · 1,340
- Chiochiș9.0 km · 2,540
- Budești11 km · 1,692
- Matei11 km · 2,287
- Miceștii de Câmpie12 km · 939
- Sânmihaiu de Câmpie12 km · 1,277
- Țaga13 km · 1,588
Localities of similar size
Population of Buza over time
Buza had 1,281 residents in 2016 and 1,095 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,182 |
| 2022 | 1,144 |
| 2023 | 1,135 |
| 2024 | 1,129 |
| 2025 | 1,103 |
| 2026 | 1,095 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,165 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cătina, 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Buza
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 | Buza | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,679 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 980 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.8 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buza | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.24 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 497 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,728 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 624 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,021 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569.9 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 776 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 39.4 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,767 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.91 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,221 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buza | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.71 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 50 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 199 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 656 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buza | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 44.7 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 675 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buza | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 11.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Buza | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 822 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45.7 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 234 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Buza | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.9 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,275 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Buza | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 170 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Buza
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 trade26 · 26.8%
- Manufacturing12 · 12.4%
- Construction11 · 11.3%
- Administrative and support services10 · 10.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 18.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 14.4%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 9.3%
- Construction of buildings8 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 8.2%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 7.2%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 5.2%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buza?
Buza has 1,095 residents (2026), ranking 2,994 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Buza?
Buza covers 29.7 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Buza growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Buza went from 1,281 to 1,095, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Buza?
Buza is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.906, longitude 24.173.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buza?
In Buza, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.71 km (2025), ranking 50 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Buza?
In Buza, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 170 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Buza?
The nearest to Buza are Cătina (4.5 km), Geaca (8.6 km), Chiochiș (9.0 km), Budești (11 km), Matei (11 km).