Huedin: population and statistics
Huedin has a population of 8,972 (2026) across 61.2 km², or 146 people per km². It ranks 310 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,972 residents
- 61.2 km²
- 146 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Huedin ranks No. 10 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 240 ‰ in Huedin, compared with an average of 245 ‰ in Cluj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.79 ‰ in Huedin, compared with an average of 6.15 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Huedin: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (246 businesses).
Huedin in numbers
Where is Huedin?
Neighbouring localities
- Fildu de Jos5.4 km · 1,298
- Sâncraiu6.7 km · 1,486
- Izvoru Crișului8.2 km · 1,425
- Mănăstireni11 km · 1,263
- Poieni12 km · 4,435
- Almașu13 km · 1,851
- Săcuieu14 km · 1,397
- Călățele14 km · 2,452
Localities of similar size
Population of Huedin over time
Huedin had 9,690 residents in 2016 and 8,972 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,432 |
| 2022 | 9,352 |
| 2023 | 9,279 |
| 2024 | 9,178 |
| 2025 | 9,075 |
| 2026 | 8,972 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,576 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Fildu de Jos, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zalău (66,139 residents), 36 km away.
All indicators for Huedin
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 | Huedin | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,173 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 922 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Huedin | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.53 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,631 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.89 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,753 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,431 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 366 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 382.4 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,827 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.9 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 877 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.56 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Huedin | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.90 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 755 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 197 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 662 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Huedin | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.4 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 212 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.90 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Huedin | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 201 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 395 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Huedin | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.9 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 996 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.81 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 687 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Huedin | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3.79 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 96 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.56 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 906 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 599 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Huedin | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 240 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 53 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Huedin
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 trade323 · 21.4%
- Transport and storage194 · 12.8%
- Administrative and support services152 · 10.1%
- Manufacturing133 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical115 · 7.6%
- Construction108 · 7.2%
- Accommodation and food services108 · 7.2%
- Other service activities74 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)246 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)168 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines164 · 10.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities97 · 6.4%
- Specialised construction activities92 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities85 · 5.6%
- Office administration and business support activities69 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities65 · 4.3%
- Rental and leasing activities64 · 4.2%
- Construction of buildings61 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Huedin?
Huedin has 8,972 residents (2026), ranking 310 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Huedin?
Huedin covers 61.2 km², with a density of 146 people per km².
Is the population of Huedin growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Huedin went from 9,690 to 8,972, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Huedin?
Huedin is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.874, longitude 23.004.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Huedin?
In Huedin, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 240 ‰ (2025), ranking 53 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Huedin?
In Huedin, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.79 ‰ (2024), ranking 96 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Huedin?
The nearest to Huedin are Fildu de Jos (5.4 km), Sâncraiu (6.7 km), Izvoru Crișului (8.2 km), Mănăstireni (11 km), Poieni (12 km).