Iara: population and statistics
Iara has a population of 3,558 (2026) across 143.7 km², or 24.8 people per km². It ranks 1,262 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,558 residents
- 143.7 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Iara ranks No. 27 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.5 ‰ in Iara, compared with an average of 18.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 695.9 ‰ in Iara, compared with an average of 515.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Iara: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (81 businesses).
Iara in numbers
Where is Iara?
Neighbouring localities
- Ocoliș7.4 km · 453
- Petreștii de Jos10 km · 1,440
- Băișoara11 km · 1,979
- Ciurila11 km · 1,973
- Săvădisla12 km · 4,087
- Rimetea13 km · 954
- Poșaga13 km · 848
- Mihai Viteazu16 km · 5,933
Localities of similar size
Population of Iara over time
Iara had 4,066 residents in 2016 and 3,558 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,751 |
| 2022 | 3,700 |
| 2023 | 3,638 |
| 2024 | 3,592 |
| 2025 | 3,563 |
| 2026 | 3,558 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,132 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ocoliș, 7.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihai Viteazu (5,933 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Iara
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 | Iara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,870 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 937 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Iara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.95 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 911 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,802 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,476 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 642 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 695.9 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 274 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.6 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,157 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.84 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Iara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 487 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.53 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,234 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Iara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 62 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,202 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Iara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 335 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 482 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Iara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.1 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 332 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.48 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 583 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Iara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 667 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) | 0.56 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 848 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Iara | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 63 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,674 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Iara
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 trade98 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage68 · 14.2%
- Construction49 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services45 · 9.4%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 8.4%
- Manufacturing36 · 7.5%
- Other service activities31 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical25 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 16.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines60 · 12.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 11.7%
- Specialised construction activities47 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings32 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities31 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 5.6%
- Rental and leasing activities26 · 5.4%
- Accommodation23 · 4.8%
- Real estate activities22 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Iara?
Iara has 3,558 residents (2026), ranking 1,262 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Iara?
Iara covers 143.7 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Iara growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Iara went from 4,066 to 3,558, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Iara?
Iara is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.543, longitude 23.503.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iara?
In Iara, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,870 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Iara?
In Iara, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 695.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 274 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Iara?
The nearest to Iara are Ocoliș (7.4 km), Petreștii de Jos (10 km), Băișoara (11 km), Ciurila (11 km), Săvădisla (12 km).