Bănișor: population and statistics
Bănișor has a population of 1,770 (2026) across 32.0 km², or 55.4 people per km². It ranks 2,532 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,770 residents
- 32.0 km²
- 55 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Bănișor ranks No. 41 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.21 ‰ in Bănișor, compared with an average of 2.60 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 5.6 in Bănișor, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Bănișor: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (20 businesses).
Bănișor in numbers
Where is Bănișor?
Population of Bănișor over time
Bănișor had 2,023 residents in 2016 and 1,770 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,897 |
| 2022 | 1,866 |
| 2023 | 1,818 |
| 2024 | 1,801 |
| 2025 | 1,779 |
| 2026 | 1,770 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,476 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Sâg (3,297 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Bănișor
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 | Bănișor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,525 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,599 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,413 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bănișor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.52 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 300 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,102 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,251 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 622.6 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 508 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.5 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,909 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.21 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 138 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bănișor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 29.9 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,539 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.26 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bănișor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 53 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,111 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,207 of 3,163 |
Education
| Indicator | Bănișor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 97 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,359 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 669 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bănișor
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 trade24 · 23.5%
- Construction21 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage17 · 16.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 8.8%
- Administrative and support services9 · 8.8%
- Manufacturing8 · 7.8%
- Information and communication4 · 3.9%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 2.9%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities20 · 19.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines17 · 16.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 13.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 11.8%
- Warehousing and transport support activities7 · 6.9%
- Rental and leasing activities7 · 6.9%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing6 · 5.9%
- Civil engineering5 · 4.9%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles3 · 2.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bănișor?
Bănișor has 1,770 residents (2026), ranking 2,532 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bănișor?
Bănișor covers 32.0 km², with a density of 55 people per km².
Is the population of Bănișor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bănișor went from 2,023 to 1,770, a change of −12.5%.
Where is Bănișor?
Bănișor is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.097, longitude 22.817.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bănișor?
In Bănișor, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.21 ‰ (2025), ranking 138 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bănișor?
In Bănișor, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 669 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Bănișor?
The nearest to Bănișor are Sâg (6.7 km), Cizer (6.9 km), Valcău de Jos (7.2 km), Crasna (8.3 km), Boghiș (8.7 km).