Pericei: population and statistics
Pericei has a population of 3,627 (2026) across 58.5 km², or 62.0 people per km². It ranks 1,230 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,627 residents
- 58.5 km²
- 62 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Pericei ranks No. 11 by population.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 8.5 ‰ in Pericei, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 10.64 km in Pericei, compared with an average of 5.15 km in Sălaj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Pericei: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (67 businesses).
Pericei in numbers
Where is Pericei?
Population of Pericei over time
Pericei had 3,872 residents in 2016 and 3,627 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,721 |
| 2022 | 3,688 |
| 2023 | 3,678 |
| 2024 | 3,674 |
| 2025 | 3,642 |
| 2026 | 3,627 |
Did you know?
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- “Average living floor area per dwelling (m²)”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,188 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Vârșolț, 4.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Șimleu Silvaniei (16,717 residents), 7.1 km away.
All indicators for Pericei
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 | Pericei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 3,053 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,096 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 1,881 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,259 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pericei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.15 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,060 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.76 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 631 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,513 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,513 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.1 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,470 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 67.1 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 253 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.21 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 573 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pericei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.43 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 586 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 195 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 665 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pericei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 36.4 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,048 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.03 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 912 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pericei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 259 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 266 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 2,534 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Pericei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 22.3 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,642 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.64 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 136 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Pericei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,309 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 937 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.55 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 864 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Pericei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 105 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,096 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Pericei
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 trade83 · 19.0%
- Construction57 · 13.0%
- Transport and storage52 · 11.9%
- Manufacturing50 · 11.4%
- Administrative and support services38 · 8.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical29 · 6.6%
- Real estate22 · 5.0%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing20 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)67 · 15.3%
- Specialised construction activities53 · 12.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)53 · 12.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines47 · 10.8%
- Construction of buildings45 · 10.3%
- Civil engineering37 · 8.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities30 · 6.9%
- Real estate activities22 · 5.0%
- Rental and leasing activities21 · 4.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services20 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pericei?
Pericei has 3,627 residents (2026), ranking 1,230 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Pericei?
Pericei covers 58.5 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Pericei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Pericei went from 3,872 to 3,627, a change of −6.3%.
Where is Pericei?
Pericei is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.225, longitude 22.894.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pericei?
In Pericei, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.5 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,096 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Pericei?
In Pericei, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 10.64 km (2025), ranking 136 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Pericei?
The nearest to Pericei are Vârșolț (4.3 km), Șimleu Silvaniei (7.1 km), Crasna (7.2 km), Hereclean (8.7 km), Bocșa (9.0 km).