Coșeiu: population and statistics
Coșeiu has a population of 1,161 (2026) across 34.9 km², or 33.3 people per km². It ranks 2,959 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,161 residents
- 34.9 km²
- 33 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Coșeiu ranks No. 52 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 31.9 ‰ in Coșeiu, compared with an average of 14.1 ‰ in Sălaj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.6 in Coșeiu, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Coșeiu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (7 businesses).
Coșeiu in numbers
Where is Coșeiu?
Neighbouring localities
- Șamșud4.2 km · 1,888
- Hereclean6.6 km · 4,047
- Dobrin8.5 km · 1,560
- Bocșa8.5 km · 3,332
- Hodod8.8 km · 2,910
- Crișeni8.9 km · 3,583
- Sălățig10 km · 2,461
- Bogdand12 km · 2,581
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Coșeiu over time
Coșeiu had 1,178 residents in 2016 and 1,161 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,138 |
| 2022 | 1,126 |
| 2023 | 1,127 |
| 2024 | 1,121 |
| 2025 | 1,139 |
| 2026 | 1,161 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,889 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șamșud (1,888 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Coșeiu
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 | Coșeiu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 31.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 191 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,904 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) | 10.3 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Coșeiu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.50 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 331 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.45 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 457 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 726 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,900 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 625.3 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.3 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,189 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.58 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 472 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Coșeiu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 18.9 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.86 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,668 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Coșeiu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 82 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,322 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 | Coșeiu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.7 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 380 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Coșeiu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 81 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,994 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 207 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Coșeiu
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 trade11 · 22.0%
- Construction7 · 14.0%
- Transport and storage7 · 14.0%
- Manufacturing6 · 12.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 8.0%
- Administrative and support services4 · 8.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 6.0%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 14.0%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 12.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 12.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)5 · 10.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services3 · 6.0%
- Manufacture of food products3 · 6.0%
- Construction of buildings3 · 6.0%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 6.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Coșeiu?
Coșeiu has 1,161 residents (2026), ranking 2,959 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Coșeiu?
Coșeiu covers 34.9 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Coșeiu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Coșeiu went from 1,178 to 1,161, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Coșeiu?
Coșeiu is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.324, longitude 23.010.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coșeiu?
In Coșeiu, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 31.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 191 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Coșeiu?
In Coșeiu, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.6 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 207 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Coșeiu?
The nearest to Coșeiu are Șamșud (4.2 km), Hereclean (6.6 km), Dobrin (8.5 km), Bocșa (8.5 km), Hodod (8.8 km).