Turda: population and statistics
Turda has a population of 51,377 (2026) across 91.5 km², or 561 people per km². It ranks 45 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 51,377 residents
- 91.5 km²
- 561 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Turda ranks No. 3 by population.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.83 ‰ in Turda, compared with an average of 6.15 ‰ in Cluj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Turda: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (1,131 businesses).
Turda in numbers
Where is Turda?
Neighbouring localities
- Săndulești4.9 km · 2,243
- Mihai Viteazu6.1 km · 5,933
- Câmpia Turzii7.7 km · 25,468
- Ploscoș10 km · 586
- Călărași11 km · 2,246
- Tureni11 km · 2,195
- Viișoara12 km · 5,899
- Moldovenești12 km · 3,203
Localities of similar size
Population of Turda over time
Turda had 57,373 residents in 2016 and 51,377 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,832 |
| 2022 | 54,152 |
| 2023 | 53,279 |
| 2024 | 52,587 |
| 2025 | 51,846 |
| 2026 | 51,377 |
Did you know?
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,818 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.2 times the national average.
- The nearest locality is Săndulești, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cluj-Napoca (324,860 residents), 27 km away.
All indicators for Turda
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 | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.4 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,298 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,919 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.57 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,524 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.88 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,762 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 21,661 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 50 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 421.6 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,409 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.56 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 823 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.98 km | 4.12 km | 6.17 km | ranked 834 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 561 m³ | 15,508 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 119 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.5 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 321 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.71 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,099 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 189 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 430 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,732 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.2 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 303 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 654 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 304 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.0 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 430 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.8 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 644 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.07 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,317 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.83 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 266 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) | 0.66 ‰ | 1.50 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 625 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Turda | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 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: Turda
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 trade1,517 · 19.7%
- Transport and storage862 · 11.2%
- Administrative and support services855 · 11.1%
- Construction758 · 9.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical732 · 9.5%
- Manufacturing605 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services424 · 5.5%
- Real estate415 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)1,131 · 14.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)816 · 10.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines744 · 9.6%
- Specialised construction activities707 · 9.2%
- Construction of buildings506 · 6.6%
- Rental and leasing activities456 · 5.9%
- Real estate activities415 · 5.4%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities379 · 4.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities357 · 4.6%
- Civil engineering351 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turda?
Turda has 51,377 residents (2026), ranking 45 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Turda?
Turda covers 91.5 km², with a density of 561 people per km².
Is the population of Turda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Turda went from 57,373 to 51,377, a change of −10.5%.
Where is Turda?
Turda is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.567, longitude 23.783.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Turda?
In Turda, “Existing dwellings” stands at 21,661 (2025), ranking 50 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turda?
In Turda, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.83 ‰ (2024), ranking 266 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Turda?
The nearest to Turda are Săndulești (4.9 km), Mihai Viteazu (6.1 km), Câmpia Turzii (7.7 km), Ploscoș (10 km), Călărași (11 km).