Fildu de Jos: population and statistics
Fildu de Jos has a population of 1,298 (2026) across 64.5 km², or 20.1 people per km². It ranks 2,878 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,298 residents
- 64.5 km²
- 20 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Fildu de Jos ranks No. 51 by population.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 17.8% in Fildu de Jos, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Fildu de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (10 businesses).
Fildu de Jos in numbers
Where is Fildu de Jos?
Neighbouring localities
- Huedin5.4 km · 8,972
- Poieni10 km · 4,435
- Almașu10 km · 1,851
- Sâncraiu11 km · 1,486
- Izvoru Crișului13 km · 1,425
- Buciumi13 km · 2,501
- Ciucea13 km · 1,408
- Săcuieu15 km · 1,397
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Fildu de Jos over time
Fildu de Jos had 1,373 residents in 2016 and 1,298 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,343 |
| 2022 | 1,337 |
| 2023 | 1,294 |
| 2024 | 1,296 |
| 2025 | 1,305 |
| 2026 | 1,298 |
Did you know?
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Existing dwellings”: lower than in 94% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,035 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous locality is Huedin (8,972 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Fildu de Jos
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 | Fildu de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.6 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,926 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,246 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,010 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Fildu de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.17 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 872 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.77 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,880 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 647 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,998 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 498.5 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,426 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.4 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Fildu de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 20.8 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,353 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.77 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,735 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Fildu de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 89 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,185 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 17.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 40 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Fildu de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.0 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 760 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Fildu de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.8 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,745 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.47 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 444 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Fildu de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 289 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Fildu de Jos
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 trade16 · 22.2%
- Manufacturing11 · 15.3%
- Transport and storage8 · 11.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6 · 8.3%
- Administrative and support services6 · 8.3%
- Construction5 · 6.9%
- Real estate5 · 6.9%
- Other service activities5 · 6.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)10 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 12.5%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)8 · 11.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines8 · 11.1%
- Specialised construction activities5 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities5 · 6.9%
- Forestry and logging4 · 5.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 4.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities3 · 4.2%
- Rental and leasing activities3 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fildu de Jos?
Fildu de Jos has 1,298 residents (2026), ranking 2,878 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Fildu de Jos?
Fildu de Jos covers 64.5 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Fildu de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Fildu de Jos went from 1,373 to 1,298, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Fildu de Jos?
Fildu de Jos is in Sălaj County. Latitude 46.920, longitude 22.980.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Fildu de Jos?
In Fildu de Jos, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 17.8% (2026), ranking 40 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Existing dwellings: what is the figure for Fildu de Jos?
In Fildu de Jos, “Existing dwellings” stands at 647 (2025), ranking 2,998 of 3,181 localities; the national median is 1,464.
Which localities border Fildu de Jos?
The nearest to Fildu de Jos are Huedin (5.4 km), Poieni (10 km), Almașu (10 km), Sâncraiu (11 km), Izvoru Crișului (13 km).