Poieni: population and statistics
Poieni has a population of 4,435 (2026) across 186.4 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 911 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,435 residents
- 186.4 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Poieni ranks No. 20 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.23 ‰ in Poieni, compared with an average of 5.13 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 6.2 nights in Poieni, compared with an average of 1.8 nights in Cluj County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Poieni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (96 businesses).
Poieni in numbers
Where is Poieni?
Neighbouring localities
- Ciucea6.9 km · 1,408
- Săcuieu9.0 km · 1,397
- Fildu de Jos10 km · 1,298
- Negreni11 km · 2,109
- Sâncraiu12 km · 1,486
- Huedin12 km · 8,972
- Bulz14 km · 1,989
- Cizer17 km · 2,230
Localities of similar size
Population of Poieni over time
Poieni had 5,052 residents in 2016 and 4,435 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,729 |
| 2022 | 4,625 |
| 2023 | 4,573 |
| 2024 | 4,516 |
| 2025 | 4,471 |
| 2026 | 4,435 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,105 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Ciucea, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huedin (8,972 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Poieni
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 | Poieni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,356 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) | 7.0 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,505 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poieni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.73 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,349 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,728 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 532 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 615.1 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 540 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.1 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.23 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,832 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poieni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 330 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.16 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 839 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poieni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 130 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 719 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,422 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Poieni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 6.2 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 81 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2,650 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 85 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95.6 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 121 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Poieni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 12.9 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,230 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.47 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,447 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Poieni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Poieni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 66 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,582 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,418 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Poieni
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 trade145 · 18.5%
- Transport and storage93 · 11.8%
- Accommodation and food services85 · 10.8%
- Administrative and support services80 · 10.2%
- Manufacturing74 · 9.4%
- Construction73 · 9.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing48 · 6.1%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)96 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)94 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines86 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities62 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities57 · 7.3%
- Accommodation50 · 6.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities49 · 6.2%
- Construction of buildings42 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities40 · 5.1%
- Civil engineering31 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poieni?
Poieni has 4,435 residents (2026), ranking 911 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Poieni?
Poieni covers 186.4 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Poieni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Poieni went from 5,052 to 4,435, a change of −12.2%.
Where is Poieni?
Poieni is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.896, longitude 22.851.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Poieni?
In Poieni, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.23 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,832 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Poieni?
In Poieni, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 6.2 nights (2025), ranking 81 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Poieni?
The nearest to Poieni are Ciucea (6.9 km), Săcuieu (9.0 km), Fildu de Jos (10 km), Negreni (11 km), Sâncraiu (12 km).