Hida: population and statistics
Hida has a population of 2,558 (2026) across 105.6 km², or 24.2 people per km². It ranks 1,874 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,558 residents
- 105.6 km²
- 24 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Hida ranks No. 24 by population.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Hida, compared with an average of 2.60 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 201 ‰ in Hida, compared with an average of 154 ‰ in Sălaj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Hida: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (40 businesses).
Hida in numbers
Where is Hida?
Population of Hida over time
Hida had 2,734 residents in 2016 and 2,558 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,592 |
| 2022 | 2,577 |
| 2023 | 2,585 |
| 2024 | 2,577 |
| 2025 | 2,552 |
| 2026 | 2,558 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,789 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bălan, 8.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jibou (10,992 residents), 20 km away.
All indicators for Hida
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 | Hida | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.5 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 713 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,577 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.9 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 290 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 589 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hida | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.68 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 461 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,565 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,434 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 611.8 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 555 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 50.3 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,576 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,908 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hida | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 34.8 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.56 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hida | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 618 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Hida | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 18.8 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,864 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Hida | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.17 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 149 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Hida | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 201 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Hida
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 trade46 · 16.7%
- Construction31 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing29 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services29 · 10.5%
- Transport and storage28 · 10.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 6.9%
- Accommodation and food services15 · 5.5%
- Real estate14 · 5.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)40 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)33 · 12.0%
- Specialised construction activities28 · 10.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 9.1%
- Construction of buildings21 · 7.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities14 · 5.1%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 5.1%
- Real estate activities14 · 5.1%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities14 · 5.1%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services13 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hida?
Hida has 2,558 residents (2026), ranking 1,874 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Hida?
Hida covers 105.6 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Hida growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hida went from 2,734 to 2,558, a change of −6.4%.
Where is Hida?
Hida is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.082, longitude 23.325.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hida?
In Hida, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,908 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hida?
In Hida, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 201 ‰ (2025), ranking 114 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Hida?
The nearest to Hida are Bălan (8.4 km), Dragu (8.7 km), Sânmihaiu Almașului (10 km), Gârbou (11 km), Românași (12 km).