Cuzăplac: population and statistics
Cuzăplac has a population of 1,465 (2026) across 107.9 km², or 13.6 people per km². It ranks 2,757 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −14.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,465 residents
- 107.9 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Cuzăplac ranks No. 47 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.05 ‰ in Cuzăplac, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Sălaj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 15.09 km in Cuzăplac, compared with an average of 5.15 km in Sălaj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Cuzăplac: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Cuzăplac in numbers
Where is Cuzăplac?
Population of Cuzăplac over time
Cuzăplac had 1,713 residents in 2016 and 1,465 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,568 |
| 2022 | 1,535 |
| 2023 | 1,517 |
| 2024 | 1,497 |
| 2025 | 1,474 |
| 2026 | 1,465 |
Did you know?
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,106 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zimbor, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Aghireșu (6,218 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Cuzăplac
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 | Cuzăplac | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 614 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 690 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 420 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 486 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuzăplac | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.04 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 522 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.68 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,966 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,052 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,342 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 718.1 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 226 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.8 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,988 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuzăplac | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 33.4 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,276 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.73 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,084 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuzăplac | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 68 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,639 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 538 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Cuzăplac | 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) | 16 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 519 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Cuzăplac | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.6 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,390 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.09 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 50 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Cuzăplac | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 928 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.68 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 514 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.05 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 22 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Cuzăplac | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 110 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 945 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 420 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Cuzăplac
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 trade25 · 19.7%
- Manufacturing16 · 12.6%
- Transport and storage16 · 12.6%
- Construction15 · 11.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14 · 11.0%
- Accommodation and food services11 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services8 · 6.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 4.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 12.6%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines15 · 11.8%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.0%
- Specialised construction activities13 · 10.2%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities11 · 8.7%
- Construction of buildings10 · 7.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.1%
- Forestry and logging6 · 4.7%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuzăplac?
Cuzăplac has 1,465 residents (2026), ranking 2,757 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Cuzăplac?
Cuzăplac covers 107.9 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Cuzăplac growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Cuzăplac went from 1,713 to 1,465, a change of −14.5%.
Where is Cuzăplac?
Cuzăplac is in Sălaj County. Latitude 46.955, longitude 23.199.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuzăplac?
In Cuzăplac, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.05 ‰ (2024), ranking 22 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cuzăplac?
In Cuzăplac, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 15.09 km (2025), ranking 50 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Cuzăplac?
The nearest to Cuzăplac are Zimbor (6.8 km), Almașu (7.7 km), Sânmihaiu Almașului (9.0 km), Aghireșu (11 km), Agrij (13 km).