Mirșid: population and statistics
Mirșid has a population of 2,449 (2026) across 53.4 km², or 45.9 people per km². It ranks 1,950 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,449 residents
- 53.4 km²
- 46 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Mirșid ranks No. 29 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 16.82 km in Mirșid, compared with an average of 4.43 km in Sălaj County and 3.48 km nationally.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: 4.49 ‰ in Mirșid, compared with an average of 1.93 ‰ in Sălaj County and 1.87 ‰ nationally.
Mirșid: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (29 businesses).
Mirșid in numbers
Where is Mirșid?
Population of Mirșid over time
Mirșid had 2,404 residents in 2016 and 2,449 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,436 |
| 2022 | 2,438 |
| 2023 | 2,439 |
| 2024 | 2,475 |
| 2025 | 2,449 |
| 2026 | 2,449 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,480 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Crișeni, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jibou (10,992 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Mirșid
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 | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.4 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 848 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,168 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,139 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,455 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.96 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,783 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.49 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 301 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,154 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,159 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 471.2 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,750 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.9 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 580 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.45 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 508 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.82 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 48 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 143 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 779 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.3 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,365 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.86 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,006 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 84 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,283 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 5.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 600 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.4 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 582 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 225 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 599 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.7 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 590 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 20.0 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,796 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,917 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,714 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.41 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,308 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Mirșid | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 90 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,609 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.1 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,258 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Mirșid
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 trade40 · 17.6%
- Construction29 · 12.8%
- Manufacturing28 · 12.3%
- Transport and storage21 · 9.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical19 · 8.4%
- Administrative and support services18 · 7.9%
- Accommodation and food services12 · 5.3%
- Information and communication11 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 12.8%
- Specialised construction activities26 · 11.5%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 11.5%
- Construction of buildings17 · 7.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines16 · 7.0%
- Food and beverage service activities11 · 4.8%
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities11 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.4%
- Head offices and management consultancy10 · 4.4%
- Real estate activities9 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mirșid?
Mirșid has 2,449 residents (2026), ranking 1,950 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Mirșid?
Mirșid covers 53.4 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Mirșid growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Mirșid went from 2,404 to 2,449, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Mirșid?
Mirșid is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.232, longitude 23.153.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mirșid?
In Mirșid, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 16.82 km (2025), ranking 48 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mirșid?
In Mirșid, “Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4.49 ‰ (2025), ranking 301 of 2,438 localities; the national median is 1.53 ‰.
Which localities border Mirșid?
The nearest to Mirșid are Crișeni (6.8 km), Creaca (7.4 km), Dobrin (8.2 km), Jibou (8.5 km), Zalău (8.5 km).