Mintiu Gherlii: population and statistics
Mintiu Gherlii has a population of 3,836 (2026) across 78.5 km², or 48.9 people per km². It ranks 1,142 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,836 residents
- 78.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Mintiu Gherlii ranks No. 25 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.26 ‰ in Mintiu Gherlii, compared with an average of 6.15 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.43 ‰ in Mintiu Gherlii, compared with an average of 6.06 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Mintiu Gherlii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (82 businesses).
Mintiu Gherlii in numbers
Where is Mintiu Gherlii?
Neighbouring localities
- Gherla5.5 km · 21,677
- Fizeșu Gherlii6.9 km · 2,545
- Dej8.3 km · 35,981
- Mica9.0 km · 3,541
- Iclod12 km · 4,094
- Unguraș12 km · 2,381
- Aluniș12 km · 1,036
- Jichișu de Jos12 km · 1,071
Localities of similar size
Population of Mintiu Gherlii over time
Mintiu Gherlii had 3,831 residents in 2016 and 3,836 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,803 |
| 2022 | 3,770 |
| 2023 | 3,777 |
| 2024 | 3,819 |
| 2025 | 3,834 |
| 2026 | 3,836 |
Did you know?
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,996 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gherla (21,677 residents), 5.5 km away.
All indicators for Mintiu 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 | Mintiu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 764 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,375 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,719 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mintiu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.96 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 369 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.65 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 423 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,813 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,128 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 472.6 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,739 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.8 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,634 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 823 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mintiu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.50 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 578 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 122 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 819 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mintiu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.3 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 512 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.43 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mintiu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mintiu Gherlii | 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) | 118 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 766 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.2 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 429 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mintiu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 36.0 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 843 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.89 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 533 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mintiu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,575 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.26 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,489 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Mintiu Gherlii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 64 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,202 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mintiu 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 trade108 · 21.0%
- Construction77 · 15.0%
- Manufacturing56 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage52 · 10.1%
- Administrative and support services43 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services38 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical30 · 5.8%
- Other service activities27 · 5.2%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)82 · 15.9%
- Specialised construction activities70 · 13.6%
- Construction of buildings57 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)50 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines45 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 4.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles21 · 4.1%
- Civil engineering18 · 3.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mintiu Gherlii?
Mintiu Gherlii has 3,836 residents (2026), ranking 1,142 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mintiu Gherlii?
Mintiu Gherlii covers 78.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Mintiu Gherlii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mintiu Gherlii went from 3,831 to 3,836, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Mintiu Gherlii?
Mintiu Gherlii is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.069, longitude 23.903.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mintiu Gherlii?
In Mintiu Gherlii, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.26 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,575 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mintiu Gherlii?
In Mintiu Gherlii, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.43 ‰ (2026), ranking 386 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Mintiu Gherlii?
The nearest to Mintiu Gherlii are Gherla (5.5 km), Fizeșu Gherlii (6.9 km), Dej (8.3 km), Mica (9.0 km), Iclod (12 km).