Agrij: population and statistics
Agrij has a population of 1,420 (2026) across 32.9 km², or 43.2 people per km². It ranks 2,793 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: +0.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,420 residents
- 32.9 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Agrij ranks No. 49 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 16.7% in Agrij, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): 33.8 m² in Agrij, compared with an average of 52.2 m² in Sălaj County and 51.1 m² nationally.
Agrij: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (15 businesses).
Agrij in numbers
Where is Agrij?
Population of Agrij over time
Agrij had 1,416 residents in 2016 and 1,420 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,398 |
| 2022 | 1,417 |
| 2023 | 1,397 |
| 2024 | 1,387 |
| 2025 | 1,406 |
| 2026 | 1,420 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: lower than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,604 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Treznea, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Românași (3,394 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Agrij
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 | Agrij | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,557 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 821 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Agrij | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.24 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 497 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 645 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,000 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 454.2 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,970 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 33.8 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 3,060 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Agrij | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.41 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,223 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Agrij | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 16.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 51 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Agrij | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 996 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Agrij | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.3 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,306 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.34 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 117 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Agrij | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 884 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.70 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 479 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Agrij | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 118 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 750 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 387 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Agrij
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 trade20 · 27.4%
- Construction9 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.2%
- Manufacturing5 · 6.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 5.5%
- Administrative and support services4 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 20.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 17.8%
- Specialised construction activities9 · 12.3%
- Construction of buildings6 · 8.2%
- Civil engineering6 · 8.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 8.2%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services4 · 5.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities4 · 5.5%
- Other personal service activities4 · 5.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Agrij?
Agrij has 1,420 residents (2026), ranking 2,793 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Agrij?
Agrij covers 32.9 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Agrij growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Agrij went from 1,416 to 1,420, a change of +0.3%.
Where is Agrij?
Agrij is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.059, longitude 23.123.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Agrij?
In Agrij, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 16.7% (2026), ranking 51 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Average living floor area per dwelling (m²): what is the figure for Agrij?
In Agrij, “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)” stands at 33.8 m² (2025), ranking 3,060 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 50.3 m².
Which localities border Agrij?
The nearest to Agrij are Treznea (6.3 km), Românași (6.3 km), Sânmihaiu Almașului (6.8 km), Buciumi (8.5 km), Almașu (10 km).