Sălsig: population and statistics
Sălsig has a population of 1,718 (2026) across 20.4 km², or 84.3 people per km². It ranks 2,574 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,718 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 84 people/km²
Key points
Among the 76 localities in Maramureș County, Sălsig ranks No. 65 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 14.14 km in Sălsig, compared with an average of 4.85 km in Maramureș County and 3.48 km nationally.
Sălsig: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (20 businesses).
Sălsig in numbers
Where is Sălsig?
Population of Sălsig over time
Sălsig had 1,649 residents in 2016 and 1,718 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,688 |
| 2022 | 1,697 |
| 2023 | 1,695 |
| 2024 | 1,707 |
| 2025 | 1,737 |
| 2026 | 1,718 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,856 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Gârdani, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Mireșu Mare (4,656 residents), 5.9 km away.
All indicators for Sălsig
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 | Sălsig | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 13.5 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.7 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 465 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 6.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 10.5 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,162 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălsig | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.20 km | 5.63 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,045 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.49 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 452 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 664 | 213,319 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,972 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 386.5 ‰ | 422.1 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,791 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 63.2 m² | 55.3 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 423 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.75 ‰ | 2.07 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 735 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sălsig | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.14 km | 4.85 km | 6.17 km | ranked 76 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 264 m³ | 7,107 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 524 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălsig | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.2 ‰ | 50.8 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,291 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.07 ‰ | 3.58 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 479 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălsig | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 72 ‰ | 216 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,551 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% | ranked 860 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălsig | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 21.5 m³ | 38.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,696 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.11 km | 3.36 km | 4.05 km | ranked 495 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălsig | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 2.03 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,225 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.50 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 828 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sălsig | Maramureș County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 130 ‰ | 144 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 549 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 per 10,000 inh. | 3.3 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 621 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălsig
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 trade27 · 20.9%
- Construction18 · 14.0%
- Manufacturing16 · 12.4%
- Transport and storage15 · 11.6%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 7.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.2%
- Information and communication5 · 3.9%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 12.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 10.1%
- Construction of buildings10 · 7.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities10 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services5 · 3.9%
- Manufacture of food products5 · 3.9%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities5 · 3.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălsig?
Sălsig has 1,718 residents (2026), ranking 2,574 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălsig?
Sălsig covers 20.4 km², with a density of 84 people per km².
Is the population of Sălsig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălsig went from 1,649 to 1,718, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Sălsig?
Sălsig is in Maramureș County. Latitude 47.526, longitude 23.302.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălsig?
In Sălsig, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 14.14 km (2025), ranking 76 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Sălsig?
In Sălsig, “Existing dwellings” stands at 664 (2025), ranking 2,972 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Sălsig?
The nearest to Sălsig are Gârdani (2.9 km), Asuaju de Sus (5.8 km), Mireșu Mare (5.9 km), Ulmeni (6.7 km), Ariniș (6.8 km).