Cizer: population and statistics
Cizer has a population of 2,230 (2026) across 70.1 km², or 31.8 people per km². It ranks 2,137 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,230 residents
- 70.1 km²
- 32 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Cizer ranks No. 35 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.3 ‰ in Cizer, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 8.2% in Cizer, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Cizer: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (38 businesses).
Cizer in numbers
Where is Cizer?
Population of Cizer over time
Cizer had 2,239 residents in 2016 and 2,230 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,214 |
| 2022 | 2,205 |
| 2023 | 2,229 |
| 2024 | 2,221 |
| 2025 | 2,231 |
| 2026 | 2,230 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 90% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,822 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bănișor, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Crasna (6,651 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Cizer
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 | Cizer | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,987 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 875 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cizer | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.34 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 342 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.48 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 302 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,339 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,812 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 600.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 609 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) | 2.24 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 566 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cizer | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.4 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,418 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,632 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cizer | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 65 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,726 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 324 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cizer | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.2 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 741 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 116 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 771 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.5 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 378 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cizer | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 40.8 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 644 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Cizer | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cizer | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 111 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 918 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cizer
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 trade51 · 21.9%
- Transport and storage39 · 16.7%
- Administrative and support services22 · 9.4%
- Construction21 · 9.0%
- Manufacturing20 · 8.6%
- Other service activities17 · 7.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 6.4%
- Accommodation and food services14 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)38 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)37 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines35 · 15.0%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 7.7%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 7.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.4%
- Construction of buildings14 · 6.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services11 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products10 · 4.3%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.3%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cizer?
Cizer has 2,230 residents (2026), ranking 2,137 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cizer?
Cizer covers 70.1 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Cizer growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cizer went from 2,239 to 2,230, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Cizer?
Cizer is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.046, longitude 22.868.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cizer?
In Cizer, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,987 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Cizer?
In Cizer, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 8.2% (2026), ranking 324 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Cizer?
The nearest to Cizer are Bănișor (6.9 km), Horoatu Crasnei (7.0 km), Sâg (7.2 km), Ciucea (11 km), Buciumi (11 km).