Dragu: population and statistics
Dragu has a population of 1,440 (2026) across 89.8 km², or 16.0 people per km². It ranks 2,779 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,440 residents
- 89.8 km²
- 16 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Dragu ranks No. 48 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 25.9% in Dragu, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 23.6 ‰ in Dragu, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dragu: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (11 businesses).
Dragu in numbers
Where is Dragu?
Neighbouring localities
- Așchileu7.4 km · 1,396
- Hida8.7 km · 2,558
- Zimbor10 km · 870
- Panticeu12 km · 1,694
- Sânpaul13 km · 2,213
- Gârbou13 km · 1,806
- Recea-Cristur13 km · 1,355
- Vultureni13 km · 1,502
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Dragu over time
Dragu had 1,356 residents in 2016 and 1,440 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,413 |
| 2022 | 1,418 |
| 2023 | 1,438 |
| 2024 | 1,447 |
| 2025 | 1,440 |
| 2026 | 1,440 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”.
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,580 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Dragu
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 | Dragu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.2 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,211 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 179 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 23.6 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 6 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dragu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 923 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,583 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 641.0 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 443 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 42.9 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dragu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.1 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,415 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.39 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,244 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Dragu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 61 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,847 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 25.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 6 of 3,163 |
Health
| Indicator | Dragu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 907 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.69 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 494 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Dragu | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 188 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 156 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 402 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Dragu
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
- Construction13 · 16.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade12 · 15.2%
- Manufacturing11 · 13.9%
- Administrative and support services10 · 12.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical6 · 7.6%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation6 · 7.6%
- Accommodation and food services5 · 6.3%
- Transport and storage4 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)11 · 13.9%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 12.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 10.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 8.9%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 7.6%
- Creative, arts and entertainment activities6 · 7.6%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.3%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 5.1%
- Accommodation4 · 5.1%
- Head offices and management consultancy4 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dragu?
Dragu has 1,440 residents (2026), ranking 2,779 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Dragu?
Dragu covers 89.8 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Dragu growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Dragu went from 1,356 to 1,440, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Dragu?
Dragu is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.024, longitude 23.401.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Dragu?
In Dragu, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 25.9% (2026), ranking 6 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Dragu?
In Dragu, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 23.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 6 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Which localities border Dragu?
The nearest to Dragu are Așchileu (7.4 km), Hida (8.7 km), Zimbor (10 km), Panticeu (12 km), Sânpaul (13 km).