Bocșa (Sălaj County): population and statistics
Bocșa has a population of 3,332 (2026) across 47.0 km², or 70.9 people per km². It ranks 1,376 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,332 residents
- 47.0 km²
- 71 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Bocșa ranks No. 17 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.8 ‰ in Bocșa, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.30 ‰ in Bocșa, compared with an average of 2.13 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Bocșa: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Bocșa in numbers
Where is Bocșa?
Population of Bocșa over time
Bocșa had 3,479 residents in 2016 and 3,332 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,389 |
| 2022 | 3,355 |
| 2023 | 3,354 |
| 2024 | 3,355 |
| 2025 | 3,337 |
| 2026 | 3,332 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,585 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șărmășag (6,466 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Bocșa
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 | Bocșa | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,803 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,123 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,775 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bocșa | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.94 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,788 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.40 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 768 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,445 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,625 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 433.7 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,234 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) | 3.30 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 332 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bocșa | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.3 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,046 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.70 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bocșa | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Bocșa | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.0 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,519 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Bocșa | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 312 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Bocșa | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 89 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,652 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.0 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Bocșa
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 trade40 · 20.9%
- Construction32 · 16.8%
- Manufacturing31 · 16.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical16 · 8.4%
- Transport and storage14 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 6.3%
- Administrative and support services12 · 6.3%
- Real estate8 · 4.2%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 15.7%
- Specialised construction activities29 · 15.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 15.2%
- Construction of buildings21 · 11.0%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products13 · 6.8%
- Civil engineering12 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 5.8%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing11 · 5.8%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities8 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bocșa?
Bocșa has 3,332 residents (2026), ranking 1,376 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Bocșa?
Bocșa covers 47.0 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Bocșa growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Bocșa went from 3,479 to 3,332, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Bocșa?
Bocșa is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.306, longitude 22.899.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bocșa?
In Bocșa, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,123 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bocșa?
In Bocșa, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.30 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,423 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Bocșa?
The nearest to Bocșa are Șărmășag (4.2 km), Șamșud (5.4 km), Măeriște (7.0 km), Hereclean (8.3 km), Coșeiu (8.5 km).