Năpradea: population and statistics
Năpradea has a population of 2,580 (2026) across 69.3 km², or 37.2 people per km². It ranks 1,857 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,580 residents
- 69.3 km²
- 37 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Năpradea ranks No. 23 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 29.26 km in Năpradea, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: 21 ‰ in Năpradea, compared with an average of 212 ‰ in Sălaj County and 930 ‰ nationally.
Năpradea: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (35 businesses).
Năpradea in numbers
Where is Năpradea?
Population of Năpradea over time
Năpradea had 2,766 residents in 2016 and 2,580 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,671 |
| 2022 | 2,659 |
| 2023 | 2,634 |
| 2024 | 2,621 |
| 2025 | 2,599 |
| 2026 | 2,580 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,706 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Benesat, 5.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Ulmeni (7,543 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Năpradea
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 | Năpradea | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,608 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.5 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 363 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 510 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Năpradea | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.26 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 40 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.16 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,507 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,203 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,054 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 466.3 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,814 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 52.2 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,350 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Năpradea | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.8 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,393 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.71 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,099 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Năpradea | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 59 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,910 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 948 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Năpradea | 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) | 21 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,094 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,176 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Năpradea | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 51.2 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 391 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Năpradea | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,004 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.39 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,826 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Năpradea | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 95 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,427 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.9 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,351 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Năpradea
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 trade51 · 23.3%
- Manufacturing31 · 14.2%
- Construction25 · 11.4%
- Transport and storage18 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services17 · 7.8%
- Administrative and support services14 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)35 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities25 · 11.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines18 · 8.2%
- Construction of buildings17 · 7.8%
- Food and beverage service activities17 · 7.8%
- Civil engineering13 · 5.9%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)10 · 4.6%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.6%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products8 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Năpradea?
Năpradea has 2,580 residents (2026), ranking 1,857 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Năpradea?
Năpradea covers 69.3 km², with a density of 37 people per km².
Is the population of Năpradea growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Năpradea went from 2,766 to 2,580, a change of −6.7%.
Where is Năpradea?
Năpradea is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.360, longitude 23.326.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năpradea?
In Năpradea, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 29.26 km (2025), ranking 40 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Năpradea?
In Năpradea, “Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 21 ‰ (2025), ranking 1,094 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 200 ‰.
Which localities border Năpradea?
The nearest to Năpradea are Benesat (5.9 km), Someș-Odorhei (6.2 km), Băbeni (6.9 km), Letca (7.8 km), Ulmeni (12 km).