Vad: population and statistics
Vad has a population of 1,957 (2026) across 77.2 km², or 25.3 people per km². It ranks 2,358 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,957 residents
- 77.2 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Vad ranks No. 51 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 28.26 km in Vad, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.26 km in Vad, compared with an average of 3.32 km in Cluj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Vad: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (30 businesses).
Vad in numbers
Where is Vad?
Neighbouring localities
- Câțcău6.0 km · 2,191
- Șimișna7.2 km · 1,055
- Gâlgău8.2 km · 2,263
- Bobâlna10 km · 1,305
- Jichișu de Jos11 km · 1,071
- Poiana Blenchii11 km · 1,092
- Cășeiu12 km · 4,717
- Rus12 km · 941
Localities of similar size
Population of Vad over time
Vad had 2,026 residents in 2016 and 1,957 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,961 |
| 2022 | 1,955 |
| 2023 | 1,954 |
| 2024 | 1,942 |
| 2025 | 1,976 |
| 2026 | 1,957 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,815 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Câțcău, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cășeiu (4,717 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Vad
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 | Vad | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.0 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 648 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 942 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.6 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,716 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.9 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 320 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vad | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.26 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 48 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.53 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,219 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,254 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,958 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 640.8 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 447 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 51.2 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,461 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,545 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vad | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.9 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 817 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.53 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,122 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vad | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 99 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,037 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vad | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 29.1 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,183 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.26 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 94 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Vad | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 93 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,502 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vad
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 trade33 · 17.2%
- Construction31 · 16.1%
- Manufacturing21 · 10.9%
- Transport and storage20 · 10.4%
- Administrative and support services19 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical17 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities30 · 15.6%
- Construction of buildings27 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)25 · 13.0%
- Civil engineering19 · 9.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)18 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 9.4%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing11 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 4.7%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vad?
Vad has 1,957 residents (2026), ranking 2,358 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vad?
Vad covers 77.2 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Vad growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vad went from 2,026 to 1,957, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Vad?
Vad is in Cluj County. Latitude 47.215, longitude 23.711.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vad?
In Vad, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 28.26 km (2025), ranking 48 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vad?
In Vad, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.26 km (2025), ranking 94 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Vad?
The nearest to Vad are Câțcău (6.0 km), Șimișna (7.2 km), Gâlgău (8.2 km), Bobâlna (10 km), Jichișu de Jos (11 km).