Cornești (Cluj County): population and statistics
Cornești has a population of 1,252 (2026) across 83.0 km², or 15.1 people per km². It ranks 2,911 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,252 residents
- 83.0 km²
- 15 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Cornești ranks No. 72 by population.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 964.9 ‰ in Cornești, compared with an average of 515.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Cornești, compared with an average of 6.06 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Cornești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (19 businesses).
Cornești in numbers
Where is Cornești?
Neighbouring localities
- Aluniș6.7 km · 1,036
- Dăbâca8.1 km · 1,336
- Iclod8.5 km · 4,094
- Panticeu11 km · 1,694
- Borșa11 km · 1,255
- Vultureni12 km · 1,502
- Jichișu de Jos13 km · 1,071
- Bobâlna15 km · 1,305
Localities of similar size
Population of Cornești over time
Cornești had 1,382 residents in 2016 and 1,252 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,326 |
| 2022 | 1,311 |
| 2023 | 1,289 |
| 2024 | 1,276 |
| 2025 | 1,259 |
| 2026 | 1,252 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,619 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Aluniș, 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Cornești
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 | Cornești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.2 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,002 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,977 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,051 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.8 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 80 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cornești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.96 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 62 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,841 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,208 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,041 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 964.9 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 37.2 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,907 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cornești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.7 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,025 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cornești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 43 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,492 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cornești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 39.9 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 679 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.82 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 109 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cornești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 711 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 307 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.80 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 413 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cornești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.0 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 257 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cornești
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 trade24 · 26.4%
- Manufacturing12 · 13.2%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 11.0%
- Construction8 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.6%
- Transport and storage6 · 6.6%
- Administrative and support services6 · 6.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 20.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 12.1%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 9.9%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 8.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings4 · 4.4%
- Civil engineering4 · 4.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cornești?
Cornești has 1,252 residents (2026), ranking 2,911 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cornești?
Cornești covers 83.0 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Cornești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cornești went from 1,382 to 1,252, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Cornești?
Cornești is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.013, longitude 23.693.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornești?
In Cornești, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 964.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cornești?
In Cornești, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Cornești?
The nearest to Cornești are Aluniș (6.7 km), Dăbâca (8.1 km), Iclod (8.5 km), Panticeu (11 km), Borșa (11 km).