Chinteni: population and statistics
Chinteni has a population of 4,826 (2026) across 96.5 km², or 50.0 people per km². It ranks 803 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +53.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,826 residents
- 96.5 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Chinteni ranks No. 16 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 86.6 ‰ in Chinteni, compared with an average of 22.3 ‰ in Cluj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.98 ‰ in Chinteni, compared with an average of 6.06 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Chinteni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (188 businesses).
Chinteni in numbers
Where is Chinteni?
Neighbouring localities
- Borșa8.7 km · 1,255
- Baciu8.9 km · 15,330
- Vultureni9.0 km · 1,502
- Sânpaul11 km · 2,213
- Așchileu12 km · 1,396
- Cluj-Napoca13 km · 324,860
- Gârbău14 km · 2,129
- Dăbâca15 km · 1,336
Localities of similar size
Population of Chinteni over time
Chinteni had 3,149 residents in 2016 and 4,826 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,592 |
| 2022 | 3,661 |
| 2023 | 3,868 |
| 2024 | 4,158 |
| 2025 | 4,540 |
| 2026 | 4,826 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,521 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Borșa, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Baciu (15,330 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Chinteni
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 | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86.6 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 14 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 30.9 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 60 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.90 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 761 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.71 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 27 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,632 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 337 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 752.6 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 169 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.2 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,121 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.77 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 208 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.95 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 80 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 443 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 214 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.3 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 61 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 10.98 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 21 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 58.2 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 282 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.68 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 23 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,689 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,629 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.21 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,957 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chinteni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,100 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: Chinteni
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 trade241 · 17.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical158 · 11.2%
- Construction154 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services143 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing114 · 8.1%
- Transport and storage108 · 7.6%
- Information and communication105 · 7.4%
- Other service activities73 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)188 · 13.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)148 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities138 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings107 · 7.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines86 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy83 · 5.9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities78 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities72 · 5.1%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities71 · 5.0%
- Office administration and business support activities70 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chinteni?
Chinteni has 4,826 residents (2026), ranking 803 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chinteni?
Chinteni covers 96.5 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Chinteni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chinteni went from 3,149 to 4,826, a change of +53.3%.
Where is Chinteni?
Chinteni is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.880, longitude 23.545.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chinteni?
In Chinteni, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 86.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 14 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chinteni?
In Chinteni, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.98 ‰ (2026), ranking 21 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Chinteni?
The nearest to Chinteni are Borșa (8.7 km), Baciu (8.9 km), Vultureni (9.0 km), Sânpaul (11 km), Așchileu (12 km).