Jucu: population and statistics
Jucu has a population of 5,611 (2026) across 84.1 km², or 66.7 people per km². It ranks 624 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +29.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 5,611 residents
- 84.1 km²
- 67 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Jucu ranks No. 14 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 748 ‰ in Jucu, compared with an average of 349 ‰ in Cluj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 18.43 km in Jucu, compared with an average of 3.32 km in Cluj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Jucu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (193 businesses).
Jucu in numbers
Where is Jucu?
Neighbouring localities
- Bonțida5.6 km · 4,740
- Apahida7.9 km · 18,576
- Căianu9.3 km · 2,267
- Dăbâca11 km · 1,336
- Sic11 km · 2,164
- Borșa14 km · 1,255
- Pălatca14 km · 952
- Cojocna15 km · 4,202
Localities of similar size
Population of Jucu over time
Jucu had 4,322 residents in 2016 and 5,611 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,854 |
| 2022 | 4,936 |
| 2023 | 5,123 |
| 2024 | 5,278 |
| 2025 | 5,508 |
| 2026 | 5,611 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,783 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bonțida, 5.6 km away.
All indicators for Jucu
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 | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 40.5 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 112 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.45 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,003 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.12 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 46 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,451 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 363 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 615.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 541 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.2 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,588 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.98 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 66 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.29 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 45 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 734 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 54 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.2 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 100 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.42 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 132 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 748 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 11 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,971 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 902 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 488 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 98.6 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 71 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.43 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 19 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.53 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,373 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.36 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,992 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.18 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 2,034 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jucu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,760 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jucu
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 trade282 · 20.2%
- Manufacturing148 · 10.6%
- Construction148 · 10.6%
- Administrative and support services139 · 10.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical130 · 9.3%
- Transport and storage111 · 8.0%
- Other service activities77 · 5.5%
- Information and communication68 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)193 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)179 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities131 · 9.4%
- Construction of buildings95 · 6.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines79 · 5.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy68 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities65 · 4.7%
- Real estate activities59 · 4.2%
- Office administration and business support activities58 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities53 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jucu?
Jucu has 5,611 residents (2026), ranking 624 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jucu?
Jucu covers 84.1 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Jucu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jucu went from 4,322 to 5,611, a change of +29.8%.
Where is Jucu?
Jucu is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.855, longitude 23.793.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jucu?
In Jucu, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 748 ‰ (2024), ranking 11 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jucu?
In Jucu, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 18.43 km (2025), ranking 19 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Jucu?
The nearest to Jucu are Bonțida (5.6 km), Apahida (7.9 km), Căianu (9.3 km), Dăbâca (11 km), Sic (11 km).