Valea Ierii: population and statistics
Valea Ierii has a population of 856 (2026) across 148.4 km², or 5.8 people per km². It ranks 3,098 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 856 residents
- 148.4 km²
- 6 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Valea Ierii ranks No. 80 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 32.7 ‰ in Valea Ierii, compared with an average of 18.2 ‰ in Cluj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 94.6 ‰ in Valea Ierii, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Valea Ierii: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (43 businesses).
Valea Ierii in numbers
Where is Valea Ierii?
Neighbouring localities
- Bistra8.9 km · 4,309
- Băișoara12 km · 1,979
- Măguri-Răcătău12 km · 2,223
- Ocoliș16 km · 453
- Baia de Arieș17 km · 3,480
- Poșaga18 km · 848
- Lupșa19 km · 2,709
- Mărișel19 km · 1,465
Localities of similar size
Population of Valea Ierii over time
Valea Ierii had 937 residents in 2016 and 856 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 933 |
| 2022 | 914 |
| 2023 | 893 |
| 2024 | 873 |
| 2025 | 858 |
| 2026 | 856 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Cluj County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,791 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bistra (4,309 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Valea Ierii
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 | Valea Ierii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 43.2 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 99 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.7 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 42 of 3,163 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.0 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,295 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valea Ierii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.42 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 336 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.17 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 571 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,062 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 667.1 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 348 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 38.5 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,824 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.34 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 536 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valea Ierii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.6 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 74 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.84 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 172 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valea Ierii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 137 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 668 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% | ranked 834 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Valea Ierii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 1.8 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 181 ‰ | 1,010 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 655 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58.4 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 194 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Valea Ierii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.5 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,475 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Valea Ierii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 400 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 66 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Valea Ierii | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 39 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,062 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 63 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Valea Ierii
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 trade53 · 20.4%
- Transport and storage34 · 13.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing32 · 12.3%
- Manufacturing27 · 10.4%
- Construction27 · 10.4%
- Accommodation and food services21 · 8.1%
- Administrative and support services19 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical15 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 16.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 13.1%
- Forestry and logging31 · 11.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities28 · 10.8%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 10.0%
- Construction of buildings24 · 9.2%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)18 · 6.9%
- Accommodation17 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering14 · 5.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valea Ierii?
Valea Ierii has 856 residents (2026), ranking 3,098 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Valea Ierii?
Valea Ierii covers 148.4 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Valea Ierii growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Valea Ierii went from 937 to 856, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Valea Ierii?
Valea Ierii is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.531, longitude 23.227.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Valea Ierii?
In Valea Ierii, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 32.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 42 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 Valea Ierii?
In Valea Ierii, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 94.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 74 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Valea Ierii?
The nearest to Valea Ierii are Bistra (8.9 km), Băișoara (12 km), Măguri-Răcătău (12 km), Ocoliș (16 km), Baia de Arieș (17 km).