Meseșenii de Jos: population and statistics
Meseșenii de Jos has a population of 3,339 (2026) across 62.3 km², or 53.6 people per km². It ranks 1,372 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,339 residents
- 62.3 km²
- 54 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Meseșenii de Jos ranks No. 16 by population.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.4 ‰ in Meseșenii de Jos, compared with an average of 14.1 ‰ in Sălaj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 58 ‰ in Meseșenii de Jos, compared with an average of 154 ‰ in Sălaj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Meseșenii de Jos: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (54 businesses).
Meseșenii de Jos in numbers
Where is Meseșenii de Jos?
Population of Meseșenii de Jos over time
Meseșenii de Jos had 3,120 residents in 2016 and 3,339 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,131 |
| 2022 | 3,113 |
| 2023 | 3,204 |
| 2024 | 3,273 |
| 2025 | 3,311 |
| 2026 | 3,339 |
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All indicators for Meseșenii de Jos
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 | Meseșenii de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.4 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 246 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 21.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 625 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.3 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 629 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.6 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,641 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Meseșenii de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.25 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 605 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.59 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 435 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,908 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,053 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 571.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 769 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.2 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,707 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.79 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 207 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Meseșenii de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.8 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 731 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4.19 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 446 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Meseșenii de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 66 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,697 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 | Meseșenii de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 940 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.0 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 580 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Meseșenii de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 50.9 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 400 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Meseșenii de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.60 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 755 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Meseșenii de Jos | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 58 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,806 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Meseșenii de Jos
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 trade71 · 16.7%
- Manufacturing54 · 12.7%
- Construction43 · 10.1%
- Transport and storage39 · 9.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical37 · 8.7%
- Administrative and support services37 · 8.7%
- Information and communication24 · 5.6%
- Accommodation and food services19 · 4.5%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)54 · 12.7%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)43 · 10.1%
- Specialised construction activities40 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 8.0%
- Construction of buildings30 · 7.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities23 · 5.4%
- Civil engineering21 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products20 · 4.7%
- Office administration and business support activities20 · 4.7%
- Rental and leasing activities18 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meseșenii de Jos?
Meseșenii de Jos has 3,339 residents (2026), ranking 1,372 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Meseșenii de Jos?
Meseșenii de Jos covers 62.3 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Meseșenii de Jos growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Meseșenii de Jos went from 3,120 to 3,339, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Meseșenii de Jos?
Meseșenii de Jos is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.150, longitude 22.983.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Meseșenii de Jos?
In Meseșenii de Jos, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 246 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Meseșenii de Jos?
In Meseșenii de Jos, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 58 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,806 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Meseșenii de Jos?
The nearest to Meseșenii de Jos are Vârșolț (6.4 km), Zalău (7.2 km), Horoatu Crasnei (8.2 km), Treznea (8.6 km), Crasna (8.6 km).