Cluj-Napoca: population and statistics
Cluj-Napoca has a population of 324,860 (2026) across 174.8 km², or 1,858 people per km². It ranks 3 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 324,860 residents
- 174.8 km²
- 1,858 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Cluj-Napoca ranks No. 1 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.21 ‰ in Cluj-Napoca, compared with an average of 6.15 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 415 ‰ in Cluj-Napoca, compared with an average of 245 ‰ in Cluj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Cluj-Napoca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (13,738 businesses).
Cluj-Napoca in numbers
Where is Cluj-Napoca?
Neighbouring localities
- Feleacu7.7 km · 5,037
- Baciu9.3 km · 15,330
- Florești9.5 km · 58,010
- Apahida11 km · 18,576
- Chinteni13 km · 4,826
- Ciurila15 km · 1,973
- Tureni16 km · 2,195
- Aiton16 km · 1,076
Localities of similar size
Population of Cluj-Napoca over time
Cluj-Napoca had 322,007 residents in 2016 and 324,860 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 328,108 |
| 2022 | 328,530 |
| 2023 | 328,239 |
| 2024 | 327,075 |
| 2025 | 325,408 |
| 2026 | 324,860 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Population (by registered residence)”.
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Population density”.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,486 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Cluj-Napoca
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 | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,491 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.8 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,430 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,172 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,610 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 163,582 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 503.5 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,376 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.95 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 400 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.96 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 915 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 656 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 80 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.6 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 23 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 7.56 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 83 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 600 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 20 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 2.8 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 165 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,580 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 150 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.4 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 358 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 56.0 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 320 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.85 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,365 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 12.21 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 3 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.96 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 160 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.63 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 6 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 415 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,118 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cluj-Napoca
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 trade18,289 · 15.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical15,677 · 13.6%
- Administrative and support services11,859 · 10.3%
- Information and communication10,118 · 8.8%
- Transport and storage9,612 · 8.4%
- Construction8,410 · 7.3%
- Real estate7,957 · 6.9%
- Manufacturing7,803 · 6.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13,738 · 12.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)10,560 · 9.2%
- Real estate activities7,957 · 6.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy7,715 · 6.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines7,416 · 6.5%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities7,250 · 6.3%
- Specialised construction activities6,929 · 6.0%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities6,772 · 5.9%
- Office administration and business support activities6,386 · 5.6%
- Information service activities5,945 · 5.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca has 324,860 residents (2026), ranking 3 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca covers 174.8 km², with a density of 1,858 people per km².
Is the population of Cluj-Napoca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cluj-Napoca went from 322,007 to 324,860, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.769, longitude 23.591.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cluj-Napoca?
In Cluj-Napoca, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.21 ‰ (2024), ranking 3 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cluj-Napoca?
In Cluj-Napoca, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 415 ‰ (2025), ranking 1 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Cluj-Napoca?
The nearest to Cluj-Napoca are Feleacu (7.7 km), Baciu (9.3 km), Florești (9.5 km), Apahida (11 km), Chinteni (13 km).