Fizeșu Gherlii: population and statistics
Fizeșu Gherlii has a population of 2,545 (2026) across 67.2 km², or 37.9 people per km². It ranks 1,886 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,545 residents
- 67.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Fizeșu Gherlii ranks No. 34 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 34 ‰ in Fizeșu Gherlii, compared with an average of 245 ‰ in Cluj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.1 ‰ in Fizeșu Gherlii, compared with an average of 18.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Fizeșu Gherlii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (49 businesses).
Fizeșu Gherlii in numbers
Where is Fizeșu Gherlii?
Neighbouring localities
- Gherla4.0 km · 21,677
- Mintiu Gherlii6.9 km · 3,836
- Țaga9.6 km · 1,588
- Sânmărtin9.6 km · 1,214
- Sic11 km · 2,164
- Unguraș12 km · 2,381
- Iclod12 km · 4,094
- Mica13 km · 3,541
Localities of similar size
Population of Fizeșu Gherlii over time
Fizeșu Gherlii had 2,679 residents in 2016 and 2,545 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,663 |
| 2022 | 2,629 |
| 2023 | 2,596 |
| 2024 | 2,565 |
| 2025 | 2,552 |
| 2026 | 2,545 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,415 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gherla (21,677 residents), 4.0 km away.
All indicators for Fizeșu Gherlii
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 | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.0 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 205 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 600 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.84 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,552 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 634 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,100 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,257 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.2 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 59.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 704 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.39 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,677 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.22 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 116 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 170 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 723 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 720 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.54 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 660 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 51 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 797 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 169 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 675 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 690 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 41.7 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 611 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.01 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 510 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Fizeșu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 34 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,100 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fizeșu Gherlii
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 trade60 · 23.3%
- Construction31 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing24 · 9.3%
- Administrative and support services22 · 8.6%
- Transport and storage21 · 8.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 6.6%
- Other service activities13 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)49 · 19.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 11.3%
- Food and beverage service activities23 · 8.9%
- Construction of buildings21 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines19 · 7.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 5.8%
- Civil engineering12 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products11 · 4.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles11 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fizeșu Gherlii?
Fizeșu Gherlii has 2,545 residents (2026), ranking 1,886 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fizeșu Gherlii?
Fizeșu Gherlii covers 67.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Fizeșu Gherlii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fizeșu Gherlii went from 2,679 to 2,545, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Fizeșu Gherlii?
Fizeșu Gherlii is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.017, longitude 23.952.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fizeșu Gherlii?
In Fizeșu Gherlii, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 34 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,100 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Fizeșu Gherlii?
In Fizeșu Gherlii, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 103 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Fizeșu Gherlii?
The nearest to Fizeșu Gherlii are Gherla (4.0 km), Mintiu Gherlii (6.9 km), Țaga (9.6 km), Sânmărtin (9.6 km), Sic (11 km).