Ploscoș: population and statistics
Ploscoș has a population of 586 (2026) across 41.6 km², or 14.1 people per km². It ranks 3,150 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −15.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 586 residents
- 41.6 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Ploscoș ranks No. 81 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 17.1 in Ploscoș, compared with an average of 3.7 per 10,000 inh. in Cluj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Ploscoș: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Ploscoș in numbers
Where is Ploscoș?
Neighbouring localities
- Aiton6.4 km · 1,076
- Cojocna7.7 km · 4,202
- Turda10 km · 51,377
- Tureni10 km · 2,195
- Ceanu Mare11 km · 3,515
- Săndulești12 km · 2,243
- Viișoara13 km · 5,899
- Câmpia Turzii13 km · 25,468
Localities of similar size
Population of Ploscoș over time
Ploscoș had 693 residents in 2016 and 586 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 633 |
| 2022 | 626 |
| 2023 | 613 |
| 2024 | 610 |
| 2025 | 597 |
| 2026 | 586 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,833 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aiton (1,076 residents), 6.4 km away.
All indicators for Ploscoș
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 | Ploscoș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 531 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,991 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.2 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 175 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ploscoș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.45 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 60 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 439 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,149 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 749.1 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 175 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,668 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ploscoș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.5 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 981 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ploscoș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 2,140 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ploscoș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.3 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,323 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Ploscoș | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,007 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 14 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ploscoș
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 trade12 · 25.5%
- Construction5 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage5 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.5%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.5%
- Mining and quarrying3 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical3 · 6.4%
- Administrative and support services3 · 6.4%
Most common activities
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ploscoș?
Ploscoș has 586 residents (2026), ranking 3,150 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ploscoș?
Ploscoș covers 41.6 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Ploscoș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ploscoș went from 693 to 586, a change of −15.4%.
Where is Ploscoș?
Ploscoș is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.656, longitude 23.823.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ploscoș?
In Ploscoș, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 14 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Ploscoș?
In Ploscoș, “Existing dwellings” stands at 439 (2025), ranking 3,149 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Ploscoș?
The nearest to Ploscoș are Aiton (6.4 km), Cojocna (7.7 km), Turda (10 km), Tureni (10 km), Ceanu Mare (11 km).