Cristolț: population and statistics
Cristolț has a population of 1,034 (2026) across 45.2 km², or 22.9 people per km². It ranks 3,036 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −17.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,034 residents
- 45.2 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Cristolț ranks No. 57 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.9 ‰ in Cristolț, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 9.7 in Cristolț, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Cristolț: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Cristolț in numbers
Where is Cristolț?
Neighbouring localities
- Zalha6.4 km · 756
- Gârbou7.8 km · 1,806
- Surduc8.3 km · 3,560
- Rus11 km · 941
- Lozna11 km · 874
- Bălan12 km · 3,703
- Recea-Cristur12 km · 1,355
- Băbeni12 km · 1,502
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Cristolț over time
Cristolț had 1,256 residents in 2016 and 1,034 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,163 |
| 2022 | 1,126 |
| 2023 | 1,101 |
| 2024 | 1,068 |
| 2025 | 1,058 |
| 2026 | 1,034 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,336 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zalha, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Gârbou (1,806 residents), 7.8 km away.
All indicators for Cristolț
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 | Cristolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,710 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,547 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.9 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 3,124 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 25.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 70 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cristolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 589 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,051 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 569.6 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 779 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 65.4 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 308 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cristolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.1 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,962 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.90 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 988 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cristolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 54 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,079 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 640 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cristolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 1.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 342 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 373 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 444 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 71.6 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 155 of 1,362 |
Health
| Indicator | Cristolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 523 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.97 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 152 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Cristolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 46 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 3,007 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 127 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cristolț
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 trade15 · 22.7%
- Transport and storage9 · 13.6%
- Construction8 · 12.1%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing6 · 9.1%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.6%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 6.1%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 6.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 16.7%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines9 · 13.6%
- Construction of buildings8 · 12.1%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 10.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 10.6%
- Food and beverage service activities6 · 9.1%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 6.1%
- Civil engineering4 · 6.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 6.1%
- Rental and leasing activities4 · 6.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cristolț?
Cristolț has 1,034 residents (2026), ranking 3,036 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cristolț?
Cristolț covers 45.2 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Cristolț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cristolț went from 1,256 to 1,034, a change of −17.7%.
Where is Cristolț?
Cristolț is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.209, longitude 23.451.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristolț?
In Cristolț, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.9 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,124 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cristolț?
In Cristolț, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.7 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 127 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Cristolț?
The nearest to Cristolț are Zalha (6.4 km), Gârbou (7.8 km), Surduc (8.3 km), Rus (11 km), Lozna (11 km).