Bobota: population and statistics
Bobota has a population of 3,672 (2026) across 65.6 km², or 56.0 people per km². It ranks 1,211 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,672 residents
- 65.6 km²
- 56 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Bobota ranks No. 10 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 25.1 ‰ in Bobota, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 420.5 ‰ in Bobota, compared with an average of 462.4 ‰ in Sălaj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Bobota: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (69 businesses).
Bobota in numbers
Where is Bobota?
Neighbouring localities
- Săcășeni8.2 km · 1,165
- Cehal9.2 km · 1,366
- Carastelec9.3 km · 1,057
- Măeriște9.9 km · 2,810
- Supur12 km · 4,002
- Camăr12 km · 1,620
- Chieșd12 km · 2,475
- Șărmășag13 km · 6,466
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Bobota over time
Bobota had 3,997 residents in 2016 and 3,672 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,840 |
| 2022 | 3,761 |
| 2023 | 3,721 |
| 2024 | 3,715 |
| 2025 | 3,697 |
| 2026 | 3,672 |
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All indicators for Bobota
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 | Bobota | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 249 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,324 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bobota | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.09 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,549 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,544 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,458 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 420.5 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,420 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,611 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bobota | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.2 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 891 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.18 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,510 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bobota | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,467 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Bobota | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.82 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 689 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) | 0.54 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 888 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bobota | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 107 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,029 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bobota
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 trade85 · 24.1%
- Transport and storage51 · 14.5%
- Construction49 · 13.9%
- Manufacturing31 · 8.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services21 · 6.0%
- Real estate17 · 4.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 19.6%
- Specialised construction activities48 · 13.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines48 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)42 · 11.9%
- Construction of buildings35 · 9.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering22 · 6.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 5.7%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities17 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bobota?
Bobota has 3,672 residents (2026), ranking 1,211 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bobota?
Bobota covers 65.6 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Bobota growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bobota went from 3,997 to 3,672, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Bobota?
Bobota is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.386, longitude 22.714.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bobota?
In Bobota, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 25.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 249 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bobota?
In Bobota, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 420.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,420 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Bobota?
The nearest to Bobota are Săcășeni (8.2 km), Cehal (9.2 km), Carastelec (9.3 km), Măeriște (9.9 km), Supur (12 km).