Jichișu de Jos: population and statistics
Jichișu de Jos has a population of 1,071 (2026) across 43.4 km², or 24.7 people per km². It ranks 3,015 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,071 residents
- 43.4 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Jichișu de Jos ranks No. 77 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Jichișu de Jos, compared with an average of 5.13 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.46 km in Jichișu de Jos, compared with an average of 3.32 km in Cluj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Jichișu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (17 businesses).
Jichișu de Jos in numbers
Where is Jichișu de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Aluniș6.6 km · 1,036
- Dej9.3 km · 35,981
- Bobâlna9.9 km · 1,305
- Vad11 km · 1,957
- Mintiu Gherlii12 km · 3,836
- Câțcău13 km · 2,191
- Cornești13 km · 1,252
- Cuzdrioara14 km · 3,003
Localities of similar size
Population of Jichișu de Jos over time
Jichișu de Jos had 1,150 residents in 2016 and 1,071 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,097 |
| 2022 | 1,080 |
| 2023 | 1,078 |
| 2024 | 1,075 |
| 2025 | 1,072 |
| 2026 | 1,071 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,083 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Aluniș, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Dej (35,981 residents), 9.3 km away.
All indicators for Jichișu de Jos
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 | Jichișu de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 473 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.5 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,782 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 697 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jichișu de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.46 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 828 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.87 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 667 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,967 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 622.8 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 507 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 586 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jichișu de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.39 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 135 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 130 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 805 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jichișu de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.1 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 850 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.87 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,781 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jichișu de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 56 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,003 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jichișu de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 13.1 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,219 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.46 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 146 of 1,695 |
Businesses by activity: Jichișu de Jos
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 trade23 · 24.2%
- Construction18 · 18.9%
- Manufacturing13 · 13.7%
- Transport and storage13 · 13.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 6.3%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 6.3%
- Administrative and support services4 · 4.2%
- Real estate3 · 3.2%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities17 · 17.9%
- Construction of buildings15 · 15.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 13.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 13.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 11.6%
- Civil engineering9 · 9.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 6.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.3%
- Accommodation4 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jichișu de Jos?
Jichișu de Jos has 1,071 residents (2026), ranking 3,015 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jichișu de Jos?
Jichișu de Jos covers 43.4 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Jichișu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jichișu de Jos went from 1,150 to 1,071, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Jichișu de Jos?
Jichișu de Jos is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.122, longitude 23.757.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jichișu de Jos?
In Jichișu de Jos, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jichișu de Jos?
In Jichișu de Jos, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.46 km (2025), ranking 146 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Jichișu de Jos?
The nearest to Jichișu de Jos are Aluniș (6.6 km), Dej (9.3 km), Bobâlna (9.9 km), Vad (11 km), Mintiu Gherlii (12 km).