Băbeni (Sălaj County): population and statistics
Băbeni has a population of 1,502 (2026) across 52.4 km², or 28.6 people per km². It ranks 2,729 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,502 residents
- 52.4 km²
- 29 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Băbeni ranks No. 46 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 3.3 ‰ in Băbeni, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Băbeni, compared with an average of 0.4 nights in Sălaj County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Băbeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (9 businesses).
Băbeni in numbers
Where is Băbeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Letca5.9 km · 1,529
- Surduc6.6 km · 3,560
- Năpradea6.9 km · 2,580
- Someș-Odorhei8.4 km · 2,833
- Lozna9.3 km · 874
- Jibou11 km · 10,992
- Cristolț12 km · 1,034
- Benesat13 km · 1,335
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Băbeni over time
Băbeni had 1,613 residents in 2016 and 1,502 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,512 |
| 2022 | 1,486 |
| 2023 | 1,507 |
| 2024 | 1,498 |
| 2025 | 1,511 |
| 2026 | 1,502 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,345 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Letca, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Surduc (3,560 residents), 6.6 km away.
All indicators for Băbeni
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 | Băbeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 399 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,004 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 311 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Băbeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.66 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,876 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.67 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,976 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,020 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,401 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 679.1 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 315 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,972 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 639 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Băbeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 19.3 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,473 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,799 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Băbeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 86 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,242 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Băbeni | 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) | 21 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 1,250 |
Environment
| Indicator | Băbeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 59.3 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 266 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Băbeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 947 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.67 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 531 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Băbeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 56 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,859 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 435 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Băbeni
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 trade16 · 21.3%
- Administrative and support services11 · 14.7%
- Construction8 · 10.7%
- Manufacturing6 · 8.0%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 8.0%
- Transport and storage5 · 6.7%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation5 · 6.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing4 · 5.3%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities8 · 10.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)8 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings6 · 8.0%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 8.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 6.7%
- Rental and leasing activities5 · 6.7%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.7%
- Civil engineering4 · 5.3%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Băbeni?
Băbeni has 1,502 residents (2026), ranking 2,729 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Băbeni?
Băbeni covers 52.4 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Băbeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Băbeni went from 1,613 to 1,502, a change of −6.9%.
Where is Băbeni?
Băbeni is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.308, longitude 23.377.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Băbeni?
In Băbeni, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,004 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Băbeni?
In Băbeni, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Băbeni?
The nearest to Băbeni are Letca (5.9 km), Surduc (6.6 km), Năpradea (6.9 km), Someș-Odorhei (8.4 km), Lozna (9.3 km).