Cojocna: population and statistics
Cojocna has a population of 4,202 (2026) across 138.6 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 994 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,202 residents
- 138.6 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Cojocna ranks No. 22 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 58.5 ‰ in Cojocna, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.48 ‰ in Cojocna, compared with an average of 1.77 ‰ in Cluj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Cojocna: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (104 businesses).
Cojocna in numbers
Where is Cojocna?
Neighbouring localities
- Ploscoș7.7 km · 586
- Aiton9.1 km · 1,076
- Suatu10 km · 1,408
- Apahida12 km · 18,576
- Căianu12 km · 2,267
- Ceanu Mare12 km · 3,515
- Feleacu14 km · 5,037
- Tureni14 km · 2,195
Localities of similar size
Population of Cojocna over time
Cojocna had 4,191 residents in 2016 and 4,202 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,206 |
| 2022 | 4,186 |
| 2023 | 4,152 |
| 2024 | 4,115 |
| 2025 | 4,154 |
| 2026 | 4,202 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,410 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ploscoș, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Apahida (18,576 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Cojocna
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 | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.35 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,438 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.48 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,164 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,227 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 776 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 943 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.90 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 684 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.83 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 643 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 112 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 841 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.5 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 306 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.90 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,195 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 191 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.7 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 565 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.4 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 624 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.62 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 940 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,581 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.48 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,284 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.24 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,872 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cojocna | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,329 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cojocna
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 trade117 · 19.0%
- Construction111 · 18.0%
- Manufacturing67 · 10.9%
- Administrative and support services56 · 9.1%
- Accommodation and food services45 · 7.3%
- Transport and storage40 · 6.5%
- Other service activities33 · 5.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical31 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities104 · 16.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)89 · 14.4%
- Construction of buildings85 · 13.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 8.6%
- Food and beverage service activities40 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products29 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering29 · 4.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines29 · 4.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services27 · 4.4%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities26 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cojocna?
Cojocna has 4,202 residents (2026), ranking 994 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cojocna?
Cojocna covers 138.6 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Cojocna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cojocna went from 4,191 to 4,202, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Cojocna?
Cojocna is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.725, longitude 23.836.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cojocna?
In Cojocna, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58.5 ‰ (2026), ranking 306 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cojocna?
In Cojocna, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.48 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,164 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Cojocna?
The nearest to Cojocna are Ploscoș (7.7 km), Aiton (9.1 km), Suatu (10 km), Apahida (12 km), Căianu (12 km).