Crișeni: population and statistics
Crișeni has a population of 3,583 (2026) across 33.0 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 1,246 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +17.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,583 residents
- 33.0 km²
- 108 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Crișeni ranks No. 12 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 347 ‰ in Crișeni, compared with an average of 223 ‰ in Sălaj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.0 ‰ in Crișeni, compared with an average of 11.4 ‰ in Sălaj County and 11.1 ‰ nationally.
Crișeni: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (78 businesses).
Crișeni in numbers
Where is Crișeni?
Neighbouring localities
- Hereclean6.0 km · 4,047
- Dobrin6.3 km · 1,560
- Mirșid6.8 km · 2,449
- Zalău7.2 km · 66,139
- Coșeiu8.9 km · 1,161
- Vârșolț12 km · 2,237
- Șamșud12 km · 1,888
- Sălățig13 km · 2,461
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Crișeni over time
Crișeni had 3,052 residents in 2016 and 3,583 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,369 |
| 2022 | 3,409 |
| 2023 | 3,468 |
| 2024 | 3,492 |
| 2025 | 3,539 |
| 2026 | 3,583 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,623 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Hereclean, 6.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zalău (66,139 residents), 7.2 km away.
All indicators for Crișeni
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 | Crișeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 267 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,195 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) | 7.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,042 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crișeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.67 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,594 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.40 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,300 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,633 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,353 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 455.8 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,944 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.28 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crișeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.86 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 533 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 270 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 507 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crișeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.7 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 371 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.19 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crișeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 347 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 109 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Crișeni | 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) | 183 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 654 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 550 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Crișeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 42.1 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 597 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Crișeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Crișeni | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,876 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Crișeni
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 trade111 · 19.4%
- Transport and storage71 · 12.4%
- Construction53 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical53 · 9.3%
- Manufacturing52 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services47 · 8.2%
- Real estate36 · 6.3%
- Information and communication27 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)78 · 13.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)72 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines57 · 10.0%
- Specialised construction activities45 · 7.9%
- Construction of buildings36 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities36 · 6.3%
- Real estate activities36 · 6.3%
- Civil engineering28 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy27 · 4.7%
- Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing24 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crișeni?
Crișeni has 3,583 residents (2026), ranking 1,246 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Crișeni?
Crișeni covers 33.0 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Crișeni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Crișeni went from 3,052 to 3,583, a change of +17.4%.
Where is Crișeni?
Crișeni is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.255, longitude 23.069.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crișeni?
In Crișeni, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 347 ‰ (2024), ranking 109 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Crișeni?
In Crișeni, “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,042 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 13.0 ‰.
Which localities border Crișeni?
The nearest to Crișeni are Hereclean (6.0 km), Dobrin (6.3 km), Mirșid (6.8 km), Zalău (7.2 km), Coșeiu (8.9 km).