Lozna (Sălaj County): population and statistics
Lozna has a population of 874 (2026) across 61.0 km², or 14.3 people per km². It ranks 3,094 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −9.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 874 residents
- 61.0 km²
- 14 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Lozna ranks No. 59 by population.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.0 ‰ in Lozna, compared with an average of 41.7 ‰ in Sălaj County and 60.3 ‰ nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 11.4 in Lozna, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Lozna: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (3 businesses).
Lozna in numbers
Where is Lozna?
Neighbouring localities
- Rus6.3 km · 941
- Letca7.5 km · 1,529
- Băbeni9.3 km · 1,502
- Ileanda10 km · 2,304
- Cristolț11 km · 1,034
- Surduc12 km · 3,560
- Zalha12 km · 756
- Valea Chioarului12 km · 1,925
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Lozna over time
Lozna had 968 residents in 2016 and 874 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 906 |
| 2022 | 902 |
| 2023 | 904 |
| 2024 | 878 |
| 2025 | 872 |
| 2026 | 874 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,538 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Rus, 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Lozna
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 | Lozna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 32.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 189 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.2 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,591 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.2 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 661 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 151 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lozna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.24 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,229 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 665 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,970 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 760.9 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 160 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.7 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,647 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lozna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8.0 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 3,083 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.29 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,416 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lozna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,439 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 554 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Lozna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 9.2 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,405 of 2,656 |
Education
| Indicator | Lozna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 109 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 973 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.4 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 70 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Lozna
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
- Manufacturing4 · 20.0%
- Construction3 · 15.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade3 · 15.0%
- Accommodation and food services3 · 15.0%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities3 · 15.0%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 15.0%
- Food and beverage service activities3 · 15.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lozna?
Lozna has 874 residents (2026), ranking 3,094 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Lozna?
Lozna covers 61.0 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Lozna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Lozna went from 968 to 874, a change of −9.7%.
Where is Lozna?
Lozna is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.302, longitude 23.500.
Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lozna?
In Lozna, “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.0 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,083 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 29.4 ‰.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lozna?
In Lozna, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.4 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 70 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Lozna?
The nearest to Lozna are Rus (6.3 km), Letca (7.5 km), Băbeni (9.3 km), Ileanda (10 km), Cristolț (11 km).