Crasna (Sălaj County): population and statistics
Crasna has a population of 6,651 (2026) across 67.2 km², or 99.0 people per km². It ranks 473 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 6,651 residents
- 67.2 km²
- 99 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Crasna ranks No. 5 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.80 ‰ in Crasna, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Sălaj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.6 ‰ in Crasna, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Crasna: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (65 businesses).
Crasna in numbers
Where is Crasna?
Population of Crasna over time
Crasna had 6,724 residents in 2016 and 6,651 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,707 |
| 2022 | 6,670 |
| 2023 | 6,666 |
| 2024 | 6,669 |
| 2025 | 6,666 |
| 2026 | 6,651 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,406 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vârșolț, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimleu Silvaniei (16,717 residents), 9.2 km away.
All indicators for Crasna
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 | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,078 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,092 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.4 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 905 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.39 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,166 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.80 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,061 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,837 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 499 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 426.6 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,339 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.2 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.10 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 604 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.66 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 667 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 204 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 641 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.7 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.05 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,515 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 147 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 604 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,161 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,117 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.4 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,964 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.62 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 566 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.90 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 596 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.80 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 31 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crasna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 156 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 291 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,929 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crasna
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 trade89 · 20.1%
- Manufacturing46 · 10.4%
- Construction44 · 9.9%
- Administrative and support services43 · 9.7%
- Transport and storage39 · 8.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical39 · 8.8%
- Real estate25 · 5.6%
- Other service activities25 · 5.6%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)65 · 14.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)51 · 11.5%
- Specialised construction activities43 · 9.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines31 · 7.0%
- Real estate activities25 · 5.6%
- Construction of buildings24 · 5.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities24 · 5.4%
- Office administration and business support activities21 · 4.7%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities19 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services17 · 3.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crasna?
Crasna has 6,651 residents (2026), ranking 473 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crasna?
Crasna covers 67.2 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Crasna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crasna went from 6,724 to 6,651, a change of −1.1%.
Where is Crasna?
Crasna is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.163, longitude 22.871.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crasna?
In Crasna, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.80 ‰ (2024), ranking 31 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crasna?
In Crasna, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,092 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Crasna?
The nearest to Crasna are Vârșolț (6.0 km), Pericei (7.2 km), Bănișor (8.3 km), Meseșenii de Jos (8.6 km), Șimleu Silvaniei (9.2 km).