Boghiș: population and statistics
Boghiș has a population of 1,977 (2026) across 30.6 km², or 64.7 people per km². It ranks 2,345 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,977 residents
- 30.6 km²
- 65 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Boghiș ranks No. 37 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 0.0% in Boghiș, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Boghiș, compared with an average of 2.57 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Boghiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (13 businesses).
Boghiș in numbers
Where is Boghiș?
Population of Boghiș over time
Boghiș had 1,924 residents in 2016 and 1,977 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,952 |
| 2022 | 1,947 |
| 2023 | 1,939 |
| 2024 | 1,960 |
| 2025 | 1,975 |
| 2026 | 1,977 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,282 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nușfalău (3,997 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Boghiș
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 | Boghiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,009 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Boghiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.12 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,740 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.03 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 546 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 721 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,908 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 364.7 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,940 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 44.1 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,317 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,545 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Boghiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 15.2 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,796 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Boghiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Boghiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 3.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 157 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1,621 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 148 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 121.9 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 93 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Boghiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.7 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,754 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.66 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 190 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Boghiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,458 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.51 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,125 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.52 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 58 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Boghiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 138 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 452 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.1 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 828 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Boghiș
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
- Construction15 · 15.8%
- Wholesale and retail trade12 · 12.6%
- Manufacturing9 · 9.5%
- Transport and storage9 · 9.5%
- Administrative and support services9 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 7.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 7.4%
- Real estate6 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings13 · 13.7%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 13.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 11.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 9.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 9.5%
- Real estate activities6 · 6.3%
- Civil engineering5 · 5.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities5 · 5.3%
- Accommodation5 · 5.3%
- Food and beverage service activities5 · 5.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boghiș?
Boghiș has 1,977 residents (2026), ranking 2,345 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Boghiș?
Boghiș covers 30.6 km², with a density of 65 people per km².
Is the population of Boghiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Boghiș went from 1,924 to 1,977, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Boghiș?
Boghiș is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.155, longitude 22.740.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Boghiș?
In Boghiș, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 3,112 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Boghiș?
In Boghiș, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Which localities border Boghiș?
The nearest to Boghiș are Nușfalău (5.4 km), Valcău de Jos (6.6 km), Bănișor (8.7 km), Plopiș (8.7 km), Șimleu Silvaniei (9.5 km).