Rus: population and statistics
Rus has a population of 941 (2026) across 50.6 km², or 18.6 people per km². It ranks 3,071 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.3% between 2016 and 2026.
- 941 residents
- 50.6 km²
- 19 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Rus ranks No. 58 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 55.15 km in Rus, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: 2.13 ‰ in Rus, compared with an average of 0.94 ‰ in Sălaj County and 1.08 ‰ nationally.
Rus: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (16 businesses).
Rus in numbers
Where is Rus?
Neighbouring localities
- Lozna6.3 km · 874
- Șimișna6.9 km · 1,055
- Gâlgău8.6 km · 2,263
- Zalha8.7 km · 756
- Ileanda9.9 km · 2,304
- Cristolț11 km · 1,034
- Vad12 km · 1,957
- Letca14 km · 1,529
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Rus over time
Rus had 1,085 residents in 2016 and 941 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 982 |
| 2022 | 969 |
| 2023 | 943 |
| 2024 | 922 |
| 2025 | 934 |
| 2026 | 941 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,090 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Rus
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 | Rus | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 29.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 237 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.3 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,767 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,873 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rus | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 55.15 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 3 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 557 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,078 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 591.9 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 653 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 61.8 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 508 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rus | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.9 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,312 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.06 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,498 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rus | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 104 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 960 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 285 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Rus | 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) | 3 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,211 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.4 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 948 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Rus | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 72.3 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 167 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.14 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 226 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Rus | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2.13 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 19 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Rus | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 86 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,789 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 92 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Rus
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 trade19 · 24.7%
- Construction13 · 16.9%
- Manufacturing11 · 14.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 11.7%
- Administrative and support services9 · 11.7%
- Transport and storage6 · 7.8%
- Professional, scientific and technical5 · 6.5%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 20.8%
- Construction of buildings11 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities11 · 14.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 11.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services7 · 9.1%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines6 · 7.8%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)5 · 6.5%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products5 · 6.5%
- Civil engineering5 · 6.5%
- Services to buildings and landscape activities5 · 6.5%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rus?
Rus has 941 residents (2026), ranking 3,071 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Rus?
Rus covers 50.6 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Rus growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Rus went from 1,085 to 941, a change of −13.3%.
Where is Rus?
Rus is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.267, longitude 23.565.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rus?
In Rus, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 55.15 km (2025), ranking 3 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rus?
In Rus, “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2.13 ‰ (2024), ranking 19 of 2,248 localities; the national median is 0.47 ‰.
Which localities border Rus?
The nearest to Rus are Lozna (6.3 km), Șimișna (6.9 km), Gâlgău (8.6 km), Zalha (8.7 km), Ileanda (9.9 km).