Halmășd: population and statistics
Halmășd has a population of 2,229 (2026) across 60.1 km², or 37.1 people per km². It ranks 2,138 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,229 residents
- 60.1 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Halmășd ranks No. 36 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 92.4 m³ in Halmășd, compared with an average of 35.4 m³ in Sălaj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 12.6 ‰ in Halmășd, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Halmășd: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (20 businesses).
Halmășd in numbers
Where is Halmășd?
Neighbouring localities
- Șinteu6.8 km · 1,023
- Plopiș7.4 km · 2,423
- Marca8.4 km · 2,374
- Ip8.9 km · 3,454
- Suplacu de Barcău11 km · 4,173
- Nușfalău12 km · 3,997
- Popești13 km · 7,213
- Boghiș13 km · 1,977
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Halmășd over time
Halmășd had 2,426 residents in 2016 and 2,229 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,336 |
| 2022 | 2,316 |
| 2023 | 2,280 |
| 2024 | 2,248 |
| 2025 | 2,231 |
| 2026 | 2,229 |
Did you know?
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,413 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Șinteu, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ip (3,454 residents), 8.9 km away.
All indicators for Halmășd
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 | Halmășd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,256 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,715 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 496 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,843 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Halmășd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.87 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 932 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.35 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,342 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,062 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,322 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,694 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 55.9 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 961 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,600 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Halmășd | 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) | 1.79 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,862 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Halmășd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,656 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 6.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 492 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Halmășd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 92.4 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 83 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Halmășd | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,167 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Halmășd | 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) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Halmășd
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 trade28 · 20.3%
- Transport and storage22 · 15.9%
- Construction21 · 15.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services13 · 9.4%
- Manufacturing9 · 6.5%
- Professional, scientific and technical8 · 5.8%
- Real estate7 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines20 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)19 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 13.0%
- Construction of buildings17 · 12.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 10.9%
- Civil engineering12 · 8.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities8 · 5.8%
- Rental and leasing activities8 · 5.8%
- Forestry and logging7 · 5.1%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Halmășd?
Halmășd has 2,229 residents (2026), ranking 2,138 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Halmășd?
Halmășd covers 60.1 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Halmășd growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Halmășd went from 2,426 to 2,229, a change of −8.1%.
Where is Halmășd?
Halmășd is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.159, longitude 22.571.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Halmășd?
In Halmășd, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 92.4 m³ (2025), ranking 83 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Halmășd?
In Halmășd, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 12.6 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,715 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Halmășd?
The nearest to Halmășd are Șinteu (6.8 km), Plopiș (7.4 km), Marca (8.4 km), Ip (8.9 km), Suplacu de Barcău (11 km).