Rișca: population and statistics
Rișca has a population of 1,289 (2026) across 65.6 km², or 19.6 people per km². It ranks 2,884 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,289 residents
- 65.6 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Rișca ranks No. 69 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.0 ‰ in Rișca, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 33.98 km in Rișca, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Rișca in numbers
Where is Rișca?
Neighbouring localities
- Mărișel5.4 km · 1,465
- Mănăstireni8.1 km · 1,263
- Călățele8.4 km · 2,452
- Căpușu Mare10 km · 2,910
- Izvoru Crișului12 km · 1,425
- Măguri-Răcătău14 km · 2,223
- Gilău15 km · 9,322
- Sâncraiu17 km · 1,486
Localities of similar size
Population of Rișca over time
Rișca had 1,492 residents in 2016 and 1,289 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,350 |
| 2022 | 1,321 |
| 2023 | 1,299 |
| 2024 | 1,282 |
| 2025 | 1,297 |
| 2026 | 1,289 |
Did you know?
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,193 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Mărișel, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Călățele (2,452 residents), 8.4 km away.
All indicators for Rișca
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 | Rișca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 27.9 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 297 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.3 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,109 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 139 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rișca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33.98 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 24 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.65 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 284 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,248 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,966 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 968.2 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 39 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.4 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,018 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.10 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 364 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rișca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,124 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 | Rișca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,019 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 923 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rișca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.8 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 225 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 843 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 255 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 96.2 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 120 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rișca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 62.8 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 239 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.78 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,582 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rișca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 740 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 331 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.78 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 438 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rișca | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 33 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,107 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 280 of 3,122 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rișca?
Rișca has 1,289 residents (2026), ranking 2,884 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rișca?
Rișca covers 65.6 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Rișca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rișca went from 1,492 to 1,289, a change of −13.6%.
Where is Rișca?
Rișca is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.725, longitude 23.128.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rișca?
In Rișca, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,124 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rișca?
In Rișca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 33.98 km (2025), ranking 24 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Rișca?
The nearest to Rișca are Mărișel (5.4 km), Mănăstireni (8.1 km), Călățele (8.4 km), Căpușu Mare (10 km), Izvoru Crișului (12 km).