Vultureni (Cluj County): population and statistics
Vultureni has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 71.6 km², or 21.0 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 71.6 km²
- 21 people/km²
Key points
Among the 81 localities in Cluj County, Vultureni ranks No. 55 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 24.90 km in Vultureni, compared with an average of 4.84 km in Cluj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 72.6 ‰ in Vultureni, compared with an average of 97.8 ‰ in Cluj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Vultureni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (41 businesses).
Vultureni in numbers
Where is Vultureni?
Neighbouring localities
- Așchileu6.4 km · 1,396
- Borșa8.3 km · 1,255
- Chinteni9.0 km · 4,826
- Panticeu9.0 km · 1,694
- Sânpaul12 km · 2,213
- Cornești12 km · 1,252
- Dăbâca13 km · 1,336
- Dragu13 km · 1,440
Localities of similar size
Population of Vultureni over time
Vultureni had 1,367 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,400 |
| 2022 | 1,401 |
| 2023 | 1,442 |
| 2024 | 1,446 |
| 2025 | 1,485 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,024 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Așchileu, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Chinteni (4,826 residents), 9.0 km away.
All indicators for Vultureni
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 | Vultureni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.3 ‰ | 22.3 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 145 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.6 ‰ | 18.2 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 283 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 7.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 476 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 10.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,158 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vultureni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.90 km | 4.84 km | 7.67 km | ranked 74 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.77 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,132 | 385,061 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,203 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 753.7 ‰ | 515.2 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 167 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.0 m² | 49.4 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,736 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.33 ‰ | 5.13 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 942 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vultureni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.6 ‰ | 97.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 157 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.66 ‰ | 6.06 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,128 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vultureni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 349 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 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 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Vultureni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 26.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,189 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vultureni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 43.3 m³ | 49.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 563 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.00 km | 3.32 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,548 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vultureni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 6.15 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.66 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Vultureni | Cluj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 92 ‰ | 245 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,535 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.7 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vultureni
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 trade57 · 18.3%
- Construction30 · 9.6%
- Administrative and support services30 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing26 · 8.3%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 8.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical26 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 6.4%
- Information and communication17 · 5.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)41 · 13.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 9.0%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings19 · 6.1%
- Food and beverage service activities19 · 6.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services18 · 5.8%
- Office administration and business support activities16 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy15 · 4.8%
- Manufacture of food products13 · 4.2%
- Accommodation13 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vultureni?
Vultureni has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vultureni?
Vultureni covers 71.6 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Vultureni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vultureni went from 1,367 to 1,502, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Vultureni?
Vultureni is in Cluj County. Latitude 46.961, longitude 23.552.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vultureni?
In Vultureni, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 24.90 km (2025), ranking 74 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vultureni?
In Vultureni, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 72.6 ‰ (2026), ranking 157 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Which localities border Vultureni?
The nearest to Vultureni are Așchileu (6.4 km), Borșa (8.3 km), Chinteni (9.0 km), Panticeu (9.0 km), Sânpaul (12 km).