Nușfalău: population and statistics
Nușfalău has a population of 3,997 (2026) across 53.5 km², or 74.7 people per km². It ranks 1,088 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,997 residents
- 53.5 km²
- 75 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Nușfalău ranks No. 8 by population.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: 502 ‰ in Nușfalău, compared with an average of 223 ‰ in Sălaj County and 252 ‰ nationally.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 7.0 ‰ in Nușfalău, compared with an average of 14.1 ‰ in Sălaj County and 18.5 ‰ nationally.
Nușfalău: the most common activity among active businesses is Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products (72 businesses).
Nușfalău in numbers
Where is Nușfalău?
Population of Nușfalău over time
Nușfalău had 3,925 residents in 2016 and 3,997 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,938 |
| 2022 | 3,969 |
| 2023 | 3,974 |
| 2024 | 3,972 |
| 2025 | 3,999 |
| 2026 | 3,997 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,497 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Boghiș, 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Nușfalău
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 | Nușfalău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,102 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,082 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.3 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 154 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,947 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nușfalău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.45 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,937 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.00 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 951 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,515 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,510 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 379.0 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,852 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.1 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.75 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 436 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nușfalău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.0 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 203 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.00 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,553 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nușfalău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 502 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 32 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 17.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 43 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Nușfalău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.0 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 1,070 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 28 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,049 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 | Nușfalău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 32.8 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,001 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.26 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 375 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Nușfalău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,496 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.50 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,171 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.00 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 229 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Nușfalău | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 140 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 423 of 3,158 |
Businesses by activity: Nușfalău
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
- Manufacturing133 · 21.5%
- Wholesale and retail trade97 · 15.7%
- Administrative and support services97 · 15.7%
- Transport and storage50 · 8.1%
- Construction49 · 7.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical45 · 7.3%
- Accommodation and food services26 · 4.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing23 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products72 · 11.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)64 · 10.4%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)57 · 9.2%
- Employment activities54 · 8.7%
- Specialised construction activities46 · 7.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines38 · 6.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities35 · 5.7%
- Manufacture of rubber and plastic products34 · 5.5%
- Construction of buildings30 · 4.9%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities26 · 4.2%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nușfalău?
Nușfalău has 3,997 residents (2026), ranking 1,088 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Nușfalău?
Nușfalău covers 53.5 km², with a density of 75 people per km².
Is the population of Nușfalău growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Nușfalău went from 3,925 to 3,997, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Nușfalău?
Nușfalău is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.201, longitude 22.716.
Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nușfalău?
In Nușfalău, “Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 502 ‰ (2024), ranking 32 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 71 ‰.
People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Nușfalău?
In Nușfalău, “People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 7.0 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,102 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 16.0 ‰.
Which localities border Nușfalău?
The nearest to Nușfalău are Boghiș (5.4 km), Șimleu Silvaniei (7.1 km), Ip (7.2 km), Plopiș (11 km), Valcău de Jos (12 km).