Sic: population and statistics
Sic has a population of 2,164 (2026) across 56.2 km², or 38.5 people per km². It ranks 2,203 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,164 residents
- 56.2 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Sic ranks No. 46 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.9 ‰ in Sic, compared with an average of 18.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 98.9 ‰ in Sic, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Sic: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (90 businesses).
Sic in numbers
Where is Sic?
Neighbouring localities
- Bonțida6.8 km · 4,740
- Țaga8.6 km · 1,588
- Pălatca8.7 km · 952
- Gherla11 km · 21,677
- Iclod11 km · 4,094
- Fizeșu Gherlii11 km · 2,545
- Jucu11 km · 5,611
- Căianu12 km · 2,267
Localities of similar size
Population of Sic over time
Sic had 2,407 residents in 2016 and 2,164 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,273 |
| 2022 | 2,247 |
| 2023 | 2,219 |
| 2024 | 2,193 |
| 2025 | 2,173 |
| 2026 | 2,164 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,878 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bonțida (4,740 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Sic
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 | Sic | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.0 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.9 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,119 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 464 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sic | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.25 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 347 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.23 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,566 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,431 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 723.7 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 213 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.7 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 981 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.77 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 428 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sic | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.22 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 34 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 270 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 507 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sic | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.9 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 64 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6.47 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 129 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sic | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 158 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 552 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 888 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sic | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.7 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 425 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 379 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 440 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 49.9 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 219 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sic | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.7 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 648 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.14 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 63 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sic | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,666 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,395 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.46 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sic | 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) | 4.6 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,008 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sic
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
- Construction91 · 16.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade84 · 14.8%
- Manufacturing81 · 14.2%
- Administrative and support services51 · 9.0%
- Transport and storage44 · 7.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical38 · 6.7%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 6.5%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation34 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities90 · 15.8%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 11.8%
- Construction of buildings65 · 11.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)48 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 6.7%
- Food and beverage service activities33 · 5.8%
- Manufacture of food products30 · 5.3%
- Office administration and business support activities24 · 4.2%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities24 · 4.2%
- Civil engineering23 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sic?
Sic has 2,164 residents (2026), ranking 2,203 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sic?
Sic covers 56.2 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Sic growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sic went from 2,407 to 2,164, a change of −10.1%.
Where is Sic?
Sic is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.925, longitude 23.902.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sic?
In Sic, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,119 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sic?
In Sic, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 98.9 ‰ (2026), ranking 64 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Sic?
The nearest to Sic are Bonțida (6.8 km), Țaga (8.6 km), Pălatca (8.7 km), Gherla (11 km), Iclod (11 km).