Moldovenești: population and statistics
Moldovenești has a population of 3,203 (2026) across 139.0 km², or 23.0 people per km². It ranks 1,444 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −0.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,203 residents
- 139.0 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Moldovenești ranks No. 30 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 20.39 km in Moldovenești, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 287 ‰ in Moldovenești, compared with an average of 349 ‰ in Cluj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Moldovenești: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (56 businesses).
Moldovenești in numbers
Where is Moldovenești?
Neighbouring localities
- Mihai Viteazu6.5 km · 5,933
- Unirea8.6 km · 4,644
- Mirăslău11 km · 1,824
- Săndulești11 km · 2,243
- Rimetea11 km · 954
- Turda12 km · 51,377
- Petreștii de Jos12 km · 1,440
- Călărași12 km · 2,246
Localities of similar size
Population of Moldovenești over time
Moldovenești had 3,227 residents in 2016 and 3,203 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,193 |
| 2022 | 3,179 |
| 2023 | 3,205 |
| 2024 | 3,187 |
| 2025 | 3,215 |
| 2026 | 3,203 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mihai Viteazu (5,933 residents), 6.5 km away.
All indicators for Moldovenești
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 | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,015 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,063 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.39 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 147 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.75 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 399 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,385 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 675 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 744.6 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 184 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.12 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 360 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.74 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 68 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 292 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 453 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.9 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 454 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.75 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 582 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 287 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 200 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 980 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 366 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 451 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.8 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 364 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 55.3 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 330 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.56 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 736 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,111 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.62 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 700 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.31 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,665 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Moldovenești | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 80 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,037 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,857 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Moldovenești
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 trade80 · 17.4%
- Transport and storage61 · 13.3%
- Construction51 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services47 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing37 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 8.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical33 · 7.2%
- Real estate23 · 5.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)56 · 12.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines53 · 11.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings30 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities30 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities27 · 5.9%
- Rental and leasing activities25 · 5.4%
- Real estate activities23 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering17 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moldovenești?
Moldovenești has 3,203 residents (2026), ranking 1,444 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Moldovenești?
Moldovenești covers 139.0 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Moldovenești growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Moldovenești went from 3,227 to 3,203, a change of −0.7%.
Where is Moldovenești?
Moldovenești is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.479, longitude 23.698.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moldovenești?
In Moldovenești, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 20.39 km (2025), ranking 147 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Moldovenești?
In Moldovenești, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 287 ‰ (2024), ranking 200 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Which localities border Moldovenești?
The nearest to Moldovenești are Mihai Viteazu (6.5 km), Unirea (8.6 km), Mirăslău (11 km), Săndulești (11 km), Rimetea (11 km).