Ip: population and statistics
Ip has a population of 3,454 (2026) across 59.9 km², or 57.7 people per km². It ranks 1,304 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,454 residents
- 59.9 km²
- 58 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Ip ranks No. 14 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.7 ‰ in Ip, compared with an average of 14.1 ‰ in Sălaj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.29 ‰ in Ip, compared with an average of 2.60 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Ip: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (34 businesses).
Ip in numbers
Where is Ip?
Population of Ip over time
Ip had 3,784 residents in 2016 and 3,454 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,672 |
| 2022 | 3,636 |
| 2023 | 3,597 |
| 2024 | 3,545 |
| 2025 | 3,507 |
| 2026 | 3,454 |
Did you know?
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,388 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Marca, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimleu Silvaniei (16,717 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Ip
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 | Ip | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,114 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 794 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.5 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,256 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,488 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ip | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.07 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,437 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.87 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,773 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,492 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,546 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 432.0 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,262 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,972 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.29 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,779 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ip | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.0 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,233 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.45 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,193 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ip | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 131 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 710 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,157 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Ip | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.6 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 464 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 176 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 662 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 35.9 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 300 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Ip | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.8 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,126 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Ip | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,474 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.29 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,374 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.58 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 800 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Ip | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,155 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,997 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Ip
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 trade45 · 20.6%
- Transport and storage30 · 13.8%
- Administrative and support services23 · 10.6%
- Manufacturing19 · 8.7%
- Construction18 · 8.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13 · 6.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical13 · 6.0%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)34 · 15.6%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 13.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 11.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities18 · 8.3%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 7.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services12 · 5.5%
- Office administration and business support activities12 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings11 · 5.0%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.6%
- Real estate activities10 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ip?
Ip has 3,454 residents (2026), ranking 1,304 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Ip?
Ip covers 59.9 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Ip growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Ip went from 3,784 to 3,454, a change of −8.7%.
Where is Ip?
Ip is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.229, longitude 22.629.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ip?
In Ip, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,114 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ip?
In Ip, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.29 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,779 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Ip?
The nearest to Ip are Marca (5.6 km), Nușfalău (7.2 km), Camăr (7.9 km), Halmășd (8.9 km), Carastelec (9.4 km).