Chieșd: population and statistics
Chieșd has a population of 2,475 (2026) across 46.5 km², or 53.2 people per km². It ranks 1,935 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,475 residents
- 46.5 km²
- 53 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Chieșd ranks No. 27 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 12.3% in Chieșd, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.9 ‰ in Chieșd, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Chieșd: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (24 businesses).
Chieșd in numbers
Where is Chieșd?
Neighbouring localities
- Bogdand5.4 km · 2,581
- Șamșud8.7 km · 1,888
- Șărmășag8.8 km · 6,466
- Măeriște9.1 km · 2,810
- Supur9.6 km · 4,002
- Bocșa9.8 km · 3,332
- Bobota12 km · 3,672
- Hodod12 km · 2,910
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Chieșd over time
Chieșd had 2,602 residents in 2016 and 2,475 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,501 |
| 2022 | 2,474 |
| 2023 | 2,497 |
| 2024 | 2,473 |
| 2025 | 2,480 |
| 2026 | 2,475 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,511 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Bogdand, 5.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șărmășag (6,466 residents), 8.8 km away.
All indicators for Chieșd
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 | Chieșd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,955 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,227 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.9 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 122 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chieșd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.02 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 943 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,013 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,413 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 409.3 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,568 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.3 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,817 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,664 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chieșd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.0 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,345 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.02 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,641 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chieșd | 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) | 12.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 130 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Chieșd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,963 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.40 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,772 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Chieșd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 119 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 729 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.0 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,308 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Chieșd
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 trade35 · 26.7%
- Construction16 · 12.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 11.5%
- Manufacturing12 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage12 · 9.2%
- Administrative and support services11 · 8.4%
- Accommodation and food services6 · 4.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 18.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 15.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services14 · 10.7%
- Specialised construction activities14 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings11 · 8.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.4%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 5.3%
- Trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles6 · 4.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 4.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chieșd?
Chieșd has 2,475 residents (2026), ranking 1,935 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Chieșd?
Chieșd covers 46.5 km², with a density of 53 people per km².
Is the population of Chieșd growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Chieșd went from 2,602 to 2,475, a change of −4.9%.
Where is Chieșd?
Chieșd is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.393, longitude 22.878.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Chieșd?
In Chieșd, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 12.3% (2026), ranking 130 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Chieșd?
In Chieșd, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 122 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Chieșd?
The nearest to Chieșd are Bogdand (5.4 km), Șamșud (8.7 km), Șărmășag (8.8 km), Măeriște (9.1 km), Supur (9.6 km).