Almașu: population and statistics
Almașu has a population of 1,851 (2026) across 161.5 km², or 11.5 people per km². It ranks 2,467 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,851 residents
- 161.5 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Almașu ranks No. 39 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 10.8 in Almașu, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 17.99 km in Almașu, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Almașu: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Almașu in numbers
Where is Almașu?
Population of Almașu over time
Almașu had 2,150 residents in 2016 and 1,851 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,922 |
| 2022 | 1,858 |
| 2023 | 1,852 |
| 2024 | 1,855 |
| 2025 | 1,864 |
| 2026 | 1,851 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,623 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Cuzăplac, 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huedin (8,972 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Almașu
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 | Almașu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 834 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,740 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.4 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,332 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 238 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Almașu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.99 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 219 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.08 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,556 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,292 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,898 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 698.0 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 270 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.4 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,921 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.62 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 794 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Almașu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.5 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,834 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.08 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,486 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Almașu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 7.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 404 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Almașu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.8 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 391 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 341 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 474 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.1 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 362 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Almașu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.3 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,121 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Almașu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 980 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.08 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 188 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Almașu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 100 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,272 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 88 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Almașu
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 trade26 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 10.3%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services12 · 9.5%
- Construction11 · 8.7%
- Manufacturing10 · 7.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 10.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines13 · 10.3%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 8.7%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 6.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities7 · 5.6%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.8%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities6 · 4.8%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Almașu?
Almașu has 1,851 residents (2026), ranking 2,467 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Almașu?
Almașu covers 161.5 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Almașu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Almașu went from 2,150 to 1,851, a change of −13.9%.
Where is Almașu?
Almașu is in Sălaj County. Latitude 46.966, longitude 23.099.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Almașu?
In Almașu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.8 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 88 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Almașu?
In Almașu, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 17.99 km (2025), ranking 219 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Almașu?
The nearest to Almașu are Cuzăplac (7.7 km), Buciumi (9.9 km), Fildu de Jos (10 km), Agrij (10 km), Sânmihaiu Almașului (11 km).