Petreștii de Jos: population and statistics
Petreștii de Jos has a population of 1,440 (2026) across 72.7 km², or 19.8 people per km². It ranks 2,779 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,440 residents
- 72.7 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Petreștii de Jos ranks No. 59 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.03 ‰ in Petreștii de Jos, compared with an average of 6.06 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 0 ‰ in Petreștii de Jos, compared with an average of 1,010 ‰ in Cluj County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Petreștii de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (45 businesses).
Petreștii de Jos in numbers
Where is Petreștii de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Săndulești7.2 km · 2,243
- Mihai Viteazu8.2 km · 5,933
- Tureni8.9 km · 2,195
- Iara10 km · 3,558
- Ciurila10 km · 1,973
- Turda12 km · 51,377
- Moldovenești12 km · 3,203
- Aiton14 km · 1,076
Localities of similar size
Population of Petreștii de Jos over time
Petreștii de Jos had 1,540 residents in 2016 and 1,440 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,474 |
| 2022 | 1,449 |
| 2023 | 1,430 |
| 2024 | 1,439 |
| 2025 | 1,457 |
| 2026 | 1,440 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,182 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Săndulești (2,243 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Petreștii de Jos
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 | Petreștii de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.4 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 976 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,247 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,790 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 175 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Petreștii de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.31 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 177 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.78 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 623 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,187 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,095 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 824.3 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 98 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,427 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Petreștii de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.3 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 215 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 9.03 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 45 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Petreștii de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 71 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,567 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,231 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Petreștii de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,230 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 41.7 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 259 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Petreștii de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.7 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,419 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Petreștii de Jos | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 60 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,753 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Petreștii de Jos
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 trade58 · 17.5%
- Manufacturing38 · 11.5%
- Transport and storage37 · 11.2%
- Accommodation and food services33 · 10.0%
- Administrative and support services27 · 8.2%
- Construction26 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)45 · 13.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines32 · 9.7%
- Food and beverage service activities28 · 8.5%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 7.3%
- Manufacture of food products17 · 5.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 5.1%
- Accommodation17 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services15 · 4.5%
- Construction of buildings15 · 4.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Petreștii de Jos?
Petreștii de Jos has 1,440 residents (2026), ranking 2,779 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Petreștii de Jos?
Petreștii de Jos covers 72.7 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Petreștii de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Petreștii de Jos went from 1,540 to 1,440, a change of −6.5%.
Where is Petreștii de Jos?
Petreștii de Jos is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.577, longitude 23.627.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petreștii de Jos?
In Petreștii de Jos, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.03 ‰ (2026), ranking 45 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Petreștii de Jos?
In Petreștii de Jos, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,230 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Petreștii de Jos?
The nearest to Petreștii de Jos are Săndulești (7.2 km), Mihai Viteazu (8.2 km), Tureni (8.9 km), Iara (10 km), Ciurila (10 km).