Marca: population and statistics
Marca has a population of 2,374 (2026) across 48.9 km², or 48.5 people per km². It ranks 2,017 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −12.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,374 residents
- 48.9 km²
- 48 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Marca ranks No. 31 by population.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.84 ‰ in Marca, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Sălaj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.63 km in Marca, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Marca: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (40 businesses).
Marca in numbers
Where is Marca?
Population of Marca over time
Marca had 2,715 residents in 2016 and 2,374 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,539 |
| 2022 | 2,498 |
| 2023 | 2,449 |
| 2024 | 2,414 |
| 2025 | 2,380 |
| 2026 | 2,374 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,852 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Suplacu de Barcău (4,173 residents), 4.2 km away.
All indicators for Marca
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 | Marca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,241 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,997 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.6 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,209 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,329 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Marca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.63 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,115 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,169 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,131 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 492.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,497 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) | 0.84 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,257 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Marca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 35.4 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,122 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.95 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Marca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 122 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 777 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,670 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Marca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.7 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,610 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.19 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,285 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Marca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,861 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.42 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,647 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Marca | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 104 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,120 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.2 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,204 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Marca
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 trade47 · 20.5%
- Transport and storage44 · 19.2%
- Administrative and support services25 · 10.9%
- Construction24 · 10.5%
- Real estate13 · 5.7%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.2%
- Manufacturing11 · 4.8%
- Other service activities10 · 4.4%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines40 · 17.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.4%
- Specialised construction activities22 · 9.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities21 · 9.2%
- Rental and leasing activities17 · 7.4%
- Construction of buildings15 · 6.6%
- Civil engineering15 · 6.6%
- Real estate activities13 · 5.7%
- Food and beverage service activities10 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marca?
Marca has 2,374 residents (2026), ranking 2,017 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Marca?
Marca covers 48.9 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Marca growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Marca went from 2,715 to 2,374, a change of −12.6%.
Where is Marca?
Marca is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.234, longitude 22.555.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marca?
In Marca, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.84 ‰ (2024), ranking 377 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Marca?
In Marca, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.63 km (2025), ranking 2,115 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Which localities border Marca?
The nearest to Marca are Suplacu de Barcău (4.2 km), Ip (5.6 km), Halmășd (8.4 km), Camăr (8.7 km), Balc (9.8 km).