Chiuiești: population and statistics
Chiuiești has a population of 2,214 (2026) across 112.4 km², or 19.7 people per km². It ranks 2,156 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,214 residents
- 112.4 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Chiuiești ranks No. 42 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 5.4 m³ in Chiuiești, compared with an average of 49.3 m³ in Cluj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.07 ‰ in Chiuiești, compared with an average of 6.06 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Chiuiești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (27 businesses).
Chiuiești in numbers
Where is Chiuiești?
Population of Chiuiești over time
Chiuiești had 2,531 residents in 2016 and 2,214 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,370 |
| 2022 | 2,335 |
| 2023 | 2,301 |
| 2024 | 2,254 |
| 2025 | 2,224 |
| 2026 | 2,214 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,737 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciceu-Giurgești, 8.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cășeiu (4,717 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Chiuiești
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 | Chiuiești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,049 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.9 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,073 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.3 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,099 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chiuiești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.27 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,225 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,189 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,090 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 537.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,022 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,871 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chiuiești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.07 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 479 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chiuiești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Chiuiești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 5.4 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,534 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.48 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 971 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Chiuiești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Chiuiești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 120 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 704 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chiuiești
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
- Construction31 · 16.2%
- Wholesale and retail trade30 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage21 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services20 · 10.5%
- Manufacturing17 · 8.9%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.3%
- Information and communication8 · 4.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)27 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 12.6%
- Construction of buildings23 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 9.4%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 9.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 7.9%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 5.2%
- Civil engineering10 · 5.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chiuiești?
Chiuiești has 2,214 residents (2026), ranking 2,156 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chiuiești?
Chiuiești covers 112.4 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Chiuiești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chiuiești went from 2,531 to 2,214, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Chiuiești?
Chiuiești is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.335, longitude 23.914.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Chiuiești?
In Chiuiești, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 5.4 m³ (2025), ranking 2,534 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chiuiești?
In Chiuiești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.07 ‰ (2026), ranking 479 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Chiuiești?
The nearest to Chiuiești are Ciceu-Giurgești (8.7 km), Coroieni (11 km), Negrilești (11 km), Cășeiu (11 km), Poiana Blenchii (12 km).