Dăbâca: population and statistics
Dăbâca has a population of 1,336 (2026) across 50.2 km², or 26.6 people per km². It ranks 2,848 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,336 residents
- 50.2 km²
- 27 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Dăbâca ranks No. 67 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.60 km in Dăbâca, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Dăbâca, compared with an average of 1.8 nights in Cluj County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Dăbâca: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Dăbâca in numbers
Where is Dăbâca?
Neighbouring localities
- Borșa6.8 km · 1,255
- Iclod7.5 km · 4,094
- Cornești8.1 km · 1,252
- Bonțida8.3 km · 4,740
- Jucu11 km · 5,611
- Vultureni13 km · 1,502
- Sic13 km · 2,164
- Aluniș13 km · 1,036
Localities of similar size
Population of Dăbâca over time
Dăbâca had 1,446 residents in 2016 and 1,336 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,342 |
| 2022 | 1,335 |
| 2023 | 1,333 |
| 2024 | 1,358 |
| 2025 | 1,348 |
| 2026 | 1,336 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,035 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Borșa, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Iclod (4,094 residents), 7.5 km away.
All indicators for Dăbâca
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 | Dăbâca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.7 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 681 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.0 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 336 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.0 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 706 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 638 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dăbâca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.60 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 65 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.74 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 401 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,088 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,280 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 814.4 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 106 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,014 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.99 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 390 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dăbâca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.7 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.75 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,747 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dăbâca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 111 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 864 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,890 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Dăbâca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,109 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 654 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Dăbâca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 49.4 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 415 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.96 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 401 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Dăbâca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 788 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.75 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 476 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Dăbâca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 314 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dăbâca
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 trade29 · 21.2%
- Administrative and support services14 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage13 · 9.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 9.5%
- Construction11 · 8.0%
- Information and communication9 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services8 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 14.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)12 · 8.8%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.8%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 5.8%
- Advertising and market research7 · 5.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 4.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 4.4%
- Rental and leasing activities6 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dăbâca?
Dăbâca has 1,336 residents (2026), ranking 2,848 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dăbâca?
Dăbâca covers 50.2 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Dăbâca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dăbâca went from 1,446 to 1,336, a change of −7.6%.
Where is Dăbâca?
Dăbâca is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.943, longitude 23.727.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dăbâca?
In Dăbâca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.60 km (2025), ranking 65 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Dăbâca?
In Dăbâca, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Dăbâca?
The nearest to Dăbâca are Borșa (6.8 km), Iclod (7.5 km), Cornești (8.1 km), Bonțida (8.3 km), Jucu (11 km).