Săliștea de Sus: population and statistics
Săliștea de Sus has a population of 4,713 (2026) across 68.6 km², or 68.7 people per km². It ranks 833 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,713 residents
- 68.6 km²
- 69 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Săliștea de Sus ranks No. 21 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.8 ‰ in Săliștea de Sus, compared with an average of 15.1 ‰ in Maramureș County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.42 ‰ in Săliștea de Sus, compared with an average of 2.07 ‰ in Maramureș County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Săliștea de Sus: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (73 businesses).
Săliștea de Sus in numbers
Where is Săliștea de Sus?
Population of Săliștea de Sus over time
Săliștea de Sus had 5,144 residents in 2016 and 4,713 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,948 |
| 2022 | 4,894 |
| 2023 | 4,846 |
| 2024 | 4,808 |
| 2025 | 4,734 |
| 2026 | 4,713 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,608 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Dragomirești, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Vișeu de Sus (16,904 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Săliștea de Sus
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 | Săliștea de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,452 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,033 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.7 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,626 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Săliștea de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.55 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 983 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,573 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,186 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 801 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 463.8 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,845 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.7 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 593 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,638 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Săliștea de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.9 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 862 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.39 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 723 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Săliștea de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 97 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,064 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Săliștea de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 1.3 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 62 ‰ | 687 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 911 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 28.5 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 624 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Săliștea de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.6 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,688 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.90 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 404 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Săliștea de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Săliștea de Sus | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 69 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,500 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,558 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Săliștea de Sus
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 trade113 · 23.0%
- Construction73 · 14.9%
- Transport and storage66 · 13.4%
- Manufacturing57 · 11.6%
- Administrative and support services41 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services31 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 4.5%
- Real estate18 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)73 · 14.9%
- Construction of buildings66 · 13.4%
- Specialised construction activities66 · 13.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)66 · 13.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines59 · 12.0%
- Civil engineering47 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities47 · 9.6%
- Food and beverage service activities26 · 5.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)24 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Săliștea de Sus?
Săliștea de Sus has 4,713 residents (2026), ranking 833 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Săliștea de Sus?
Săliștea de Sus covers 68.6 km², with a density of 69 people per km².
Is the population of Săliștea de Sus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Săliștea de Sus went from 5,144 to 4,713, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Săliștea de Sus?
Săliștea de Sus is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.650, longitude 24.350.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săliștea de Sus?
In Săliștea de Sus, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,033 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Săliștea de Sus?
In Săliștea de Sus, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.42 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,638 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Săliștea de Sus?
The nearest to Săliștea de Sus are Dragomirești (4.8 km), Săcel (8.0 km), Bogdan Vodă (8.4 km), Vișeu de Sus (8.9 km), Vișeu de Jos (10.0 km).