Mociu: population and statistics
Mociu has a population of 3,153 (2026) across 72.5 km², or 43.5 people per km². It ranks 1,475 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,153 residents
- 72.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Mociu ranks No. 31 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.53 km in Mociu, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Mociu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (58 businesses).
Mociu in numbers
Where is Mociu?
Neighbouring localities
- Cămărașu5.7 km · 2,542
- Suatu8.1 km · 1,408
- Pălatca8.2 km · 952
- Geaca9.8 km · 1,340
- Căianu9.9 km · 2,267
- Frata10 km · 3,682
- Sărmașu12 km · 6,452
- Cătina12 km · 1,507
Localities of similar size
Population of Mociu over time
Mociu had 3,335 residents in 2016 and 3,153 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,202 |
| 2022 | 3,172 |
| 2023 | 3,147 |
| 2024 | 3,158 |
| 2025 | 3,154 |
| 2026 | 3,153 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,155 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cămărașu, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sărmașu (6,452 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Mociu
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 | Mociu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,304 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,911 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,347 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mociu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.53 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 94 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,029 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,627 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,364 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 516.0 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,249 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 954 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.63 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mociu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.35 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 888 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 970 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mociu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 49.8 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 497 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.85 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mociu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mociu | 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) | 41 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 988 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 718 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mociu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.3 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 662 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.69 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 133 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Mociu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.63 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 668 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.32 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,620 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mociu | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 115 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 819 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.2 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,781 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mociu
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 trade73 · 19.8%
- Construction45 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage43 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services35 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing28 · 7.6%
- Other service activities28 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services25 · 6.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)58 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 11.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines36 · 9.8%
- Construction of buildings29 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities24 · 6.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities21 · 5.7%
- Real estate activities20 · 5.4%
- Other personal service activities20 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering19 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mociu?
Mociu has 3,153 residents (2026), ranking 1,475 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mociu?
Mociu covers 72.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Mociu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mociu went from 3,335 to 3,153, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Mociu?
Mociu is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.804, longitude 24.033.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mociu?
In Mociu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.53 km (2025), ranking 94 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Mociu?
In Mociu, “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 24 m³ (2025), ranking 970 of 1,023 localities; the national median is 269 m³.
Which localities border Mociu?
The nearest to Mociu are Cămărașu (5.7 km), Suatu (8.1 km), Pălatca (8.2 km), Geaca (9.8 km), Căianu (9.9 km).