Cehu Silvaniei: population and statistics
Cehu Silvaniei has a population of 7,054 (2026) across 68.3 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 435 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 7,054 residents
- 68.3 km²
- 103 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Cehu Silvaniei ranks No. 4 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 157 ‰ in Cehu Silvaniei, compared with an average of 154 ‰ in Sălaj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.6 ‰ in Cehu Silvaniei, compared with an average of 14.1 ‰ in Sălaj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Cehu Silvaniei: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (103 businesses).
Cehu Silvaniei in numbers
Where is Cehu Silvaniei?
Population of Cehu Silvaniei over time
Cehu Silvaniei had 7,758 residents in 2016 and 7,054 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,399 |
| 2022 | 7,295 |
| 2023 | 7,233 |
| 2024 | 7,190 |
| 2025 | 7,127 |
| 2026 | 7,054 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,567 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Sălățig, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jibou (10,992 residents), 18 km away.
All indicators for Cehu Silvaniei
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 | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,847 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,181 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,570 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.87 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,313 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.99 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,640 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 3,745 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 317 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 530.9 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,089 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 62.7 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 451 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.54 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 305 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.23 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 609 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 227 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 589 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.1 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,071 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.13 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,447 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 229 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 332 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.5 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 523 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 242 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 816 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.7 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,419 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.41 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 454 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.85 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 651 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.57 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 870 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,238 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cehu Silvaniei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 157 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 287 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cehu Silvaniei
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 trade152 · 23.4%
- Transport and storage71 · 10.9%
- Manufacturing69 · 10.6%
- Construction66 · 10.2%
- Administrative and support services53 · 8.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical43 · 6.6%
- Accommodation and food services37 · 5.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing33 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)103 · 15.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)81 · 12.5%
- Specialised construction activities59 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines56 · 8.6%
- Construction of buildings49 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities42 · 6.5%
- Food and beverage service activities36 · 5.5%
- Civil engineering32 · 4.9%
- Rental and leasing activities28 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities26 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cehu Silvaniei?
Cehu Silvaniei has 7,054 residents (2026), ranking 435 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cehu Silvaniei?
Cehu Silvaniei covers 68.3 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Cehu Silvaniei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cehu Silvaniei went from 7,758 to 7,054, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Cehu Silvaniei?
Cehu Silvaniei is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.412, longitude 23.180.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cehu Silvaniei?
In Cehu Silvaniei, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 157 ‰ (2025), ranking 287 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cehu Silvaniei?
In Cehu Silvaniei, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,847 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Cehu Silvaniei?
The nearest to Cehu Silvaniei are Sălățig (6.7 km), Benesat (7.1 km), Băsești (7.1 km), Oarța de Jos (8.7 km), Ariniș (10 km).