Jibou: population and statistics
Jibou has a population of 10,992 (2026) across 64.6 km², or 170 people per km². It ranks 219 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 10,992 residents
- 64.6 km²
- 170 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Jibou ranks No. 3 by population.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 180 ‰ in Jibou, compared with an average of 154 ‰ in Sălaj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.19 ‰ in Jibou, compared with an average of 2.60 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.20 ‰ nationally.
Jibou: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (168 businesses).
Jibou in numbers
Where is Jibou?
Neighbouring localities
- Someș-Odorhei7.0 km · 2,833
- Surduc7.6 km · 3,560
- Creaca8.5 km · 2,837
- Mirșid8.5 km · 2,449
- Băbeni11 km · 1,502
- Dobrin12 km · 1,560
- Bălan12 km · 3,703
- Năpradea12 km · 2,580
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Jibou over time
Jibou had 11,969 residents in 2016 and 10,992 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,594 |
| 2022 | 11,450 |
| 2023 | 11,289 |
| 2024 | 11,172 |
| 2025 | 11,036 |
| 2026 | 10,992 |
Did you know?
- “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of localities.
- “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,045 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Someș-Odorhei, 7.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Zalău (66,139 residents), 17 km away.
All indicators for Jibou
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 | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,406 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,682 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,554 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.33 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,964 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.73 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,107 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 4,439 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 241 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 403.8 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,628 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 53.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,253 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.19 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 139 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.70 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 663 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 424 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 235 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.3 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 803 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.91 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 987 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 248 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 295 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,123 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 144 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 712 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.3 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 904 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 33.8 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 956 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.14 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,055 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.09 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 238 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.64 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 679 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Jibou | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 180 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 185 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.7 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,138 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Jibou
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 trade244 · 20.1%
- Manufacturing131 · 10.8%
- Transport and storage129 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical119 · 9.8%
- Administrative and support services116 · 9.6%
- Construction95 · 7.8%
- Real estate65 · 5.4%
- Accommodation and food services59 · 4.9%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)168 · 13.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)157 · 13.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines108 · 8.9%
- Specialised construction activities87 · 7.2%
- Warehousing and transport support activities67 · 5.5%
- Real estate activities65 · 5.4%
- Rental and leasing activities64 · 5.3%
- Construction of buildings54 · 4.5%
- Food and beverage service activities54 · 4.5%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities53 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jibou?
Jibou has 10,992 residents (2026), ranking 219 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Jibou?
Jibou covers 64.6 km², with a density of 170 people per km².
Is the population of Jibou growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Jibou went from 11,969 to 10,992, a change of −8.2%.
Where is Jibou?
Jibou is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.258, longitude 23.258.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jibou?
In Jibou, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 180 ‰ (2025), ranking 185 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jibou?
In Jibou, “Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.19 ‰ (2025), ranking 139 of 1,926 localities; the national median is 1.30 ‰.
Which localities border Jibou?
The nearest to Jibou are Someș-Odorhei (7.0 km), Surduc (7.6 km), Creaca (8.5 km), Mirșid (8.5 km), Băbeni (11 km).