Ileanda: population and statistics
Ileanda has a population of 2,304 (2026) across 87.3 km², or 26.4 people per km². It ranks 2,073 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −5.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,304 residents
- 87.3 km²
- 26 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Ileanda ranks No. 32 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.5 ‰ in Ileanda, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 13.3% in Ileanda, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Ileanda: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (36 businesses).
Ileanda in numbers
Where is Ileanda?
Population of Ileanda over time
Ileanda had 2,432 residents in 2016 and 2,304 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,390 |
| 2022 | 2,361 |
| 2023 | 2,302 |
| 2024 | 2,282 |
| 2025 | 2,304 |
| 2026 | 2,304 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,231 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Boiu Mare, 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Ileanda
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 | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 305 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.5 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 30 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,979 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.84 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 225 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.30 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,384 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,168 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,132 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 506.9 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.3 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,336 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,240 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.42 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 164 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 182 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 689 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.5 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 748 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.60 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,180 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 156 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 13.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 99 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 5.7 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 89 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 408 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 418 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.1 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 326 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.8 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,285 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.17 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 231 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.43 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.87 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 343 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ileanda | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 170 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 224 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,157 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ileanda
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 trade53 · 20.9%
- Manufacturing27 · 10.7%
- Construction24 · 9.5%
- Accommodation and food services22 · 8.7%
- Transport and storage20 · 7.9%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing17 · 6.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical14 · 5.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 14.2%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)36 · 14.2%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 7.1%
- Food and beverage service activities18 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products14 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings12 · 4.7%
- Computer programming, consultancy and related activities11 · 4.3%
- Real estate activities11 · 4.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services10 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ileanda?
Ileanda has 2,304 residents (2026), ranking 2,073 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ileanda?
Ileanda covers 87.3 km², with a density of 26 people per km².
Is the population of Ileanda growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ileanda went from 2,432 to 2,304, a change of −5.3%.
Where is Ileanda?
Ileanda is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.348, longitude 23.620.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ileanda?
In Ileanda, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 30 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Ileanda?
In Ileanda, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 13.3% (2026), ranking 99 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Ileanda?
The nearest to Ileanda are Boiu Mare (6.8 km), Vima Mică (8.2 km), Gâlgău (8.3 km), Rus (9.9 km), Lozna (10 km).