Plopiș: population and statistics
Plopiș has a population of 2,423 (2026) across 79.9 km², or 30.3 people per km². It ranks 1,972 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −6.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,423 residents
- 79.9 km²
- 30 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Plopiș ranks No. 30 by population.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.00 ‰ in Plopiș, compared with an average of 2.57 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.92 ‰ nationally.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: 0.0 nights in Plopiș, compared with an average of 0.4 nights in Sălaj County and 2.0 nights nationally.
Plopiș: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (25 businesses).
Plopiș in numbers
Where is Plopiș?
Neighbouring localities
- Valcău de Jos6.3 km · 3,043
- Halmășd7.4 km · 2,229
- Boghiș8.7 km · 1,977
- Nușfalău11 km · 3,997
- Sâg12 km · 3,297
- Șinteu13 km · 1,023
- Ip13 km · 3,454
- Bănișor13 km · 1,770
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Plopiș over time
Plopiș had 2,595 residents in 2016 and 2,423 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,520 |
| 2022 | 2,497 |
| 2023 | 2,459 |
| 2024 | 2,449 |
| 2025 | 2,426 |
| 2026 | 2,423 |
Did you know?
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,192 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Valcău de Jos, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Nușfalău (3,997 residents), 11 km away.
All indicators for Plopiș
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 | Plopiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,031 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,074 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 812 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,086 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Plopiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.49 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 992 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.83 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,811 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,011 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,419 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 417.3 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,466 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.8 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,135 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.06 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 615 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Plopiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.3 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,215 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.00 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 3,005 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Plopiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 80 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,366 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 746 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Plopiș | 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) | 36 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,009 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.3 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,189 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Plopiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 17.3 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,974 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Plopiș | 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 |
Education
| Indicator | Plopiș | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 131 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 538 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: Plopiș
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 trade28 · 18.4%
- Transport and storage26 · 17.1%
- Construction18 · 11.8%
- Administrative and support services15 · 9.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical11 · 7.2%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 6.6%
- Other service activities10 · 6.6%
- Manufacturing7 · 4.6%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines25 · 16.4%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 10.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)13 · 8.6%
- Rental and leasing activities11 · 7.2%
- Civil engineering9 · 5.9%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 5.9%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.3%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 4.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods7 · 4.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Plopiș?
Plopiș has 2,423 residents (2026), ranking 1,972 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Plopiș?
Plopiș covers 79.9 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Plopiș growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Plopiș went from 2,595 to 2,423, a change of −6.6%.
Where is Plopiș?
Plopiș is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.113, longitude 22.642.
Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Plopiș?
In Plopiș, “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.00 ‰ (2026), ranking 3,005 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.10 ‰.
Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant: what is the figure for Plopiș?
In Plopiș, “Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant” stands at 0.0 nights (2025), ranking 1,070 of 1,250 localities; the national median is 0.4 nights.
Which localities border Plopiș?
The nearest to Plopiș are Valcău de Jos (6.3 km), Halmășd (7.4 km), Boghiș (8.7 km), Nușfalău (11 km), Sâg (12 km).