Negreni: population and statistics
Negreni has a population of 2,109 (2026) across 65.5 km², or 32.2 people per km². It ranks 2,252 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,109 residents
- 65.5 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Negreni ranks No. 48 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.8 ‰ in Negreni, compared with an average of 7.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.18 km in Negreni, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Negreni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (52 businesses).
Negreni in numbers
Where is Negreni?
Neighbouring localities
- Bulz5.9 km · 1,989
- Ciucea6.5 km · 1,408
- Bratca8.6 km · 4,417
- Borod9.3 km · 3,851
- Sâg11 km · 3,297
- Poieni11 km · 4,435
- Cizer15 km · 2,230
- Valcău de Jos16 km · 3,043
Localities of similar size
Population of Negreni over time
Negreni had 2,393 residents in 2016 and 2,109 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,275 |
| 2022 | 2,228 |
| 2023 | 2,200 |
| 2024 | 2,161 |
| 2025 | 2,141 |
| 2026 | 2,109 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,172 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bulz, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bratca (4,417 residents), 8.6 km away.
All indicators for Negreni
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 | Negreni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,794 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,880 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.8 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,916 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Negreni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.18 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,419 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 2,178 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,281 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,921 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 607.4 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 41.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,574 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.95 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,178 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Negreni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.1 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 406 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.84 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,024 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Negreni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,928 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Negreni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.7 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 233 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,457 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 159 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 45.0 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 235 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Negreni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.9 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,275 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Negreni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,623 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,343 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.47 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,097 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Negreni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 83 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 966 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Negreni
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 trade66 · 17.9%
- Transport and storage48 · 13.0%
- Accommodation and food services40 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing38 · 10.3%
- Administrative and support services35 · 9.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing27 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical21 · 5.7%
- Construction18 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)52 · 14.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines41 · 11.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 10.3%
- Accommodation29 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities27 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities26 · 7.1%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 6.2%
- Forestry and logging21 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)18 · 4.9%
- Real estate activities17 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Negreni?
Negreni has 2,109 residents (2026), ranking 2,252 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Negreni?
Negreni covers 65.5 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Negreni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Negreni went from 2,393 to 2,109, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Negreni?
Negreni is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.953, longitude 22.727.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Negreni?
In Negreni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,916 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Negreni?
In Negreni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.18 km (2025), ranking 2,419 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Negreni?
The nearest to Negreni are Bulz (5.9 km), Ciucea (6.5 km), Bratca (8.6 km), Borod (9.3 km), Sâg (11 km).