Sâg (Sălaj County): population and statistics
Sâg has a population of 3,297 (2026) across 87.8 km², or 37.5 people per km². It ranks 1,399 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −1.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,297 residents
- 87.8 km²
- 38 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Sâg ranks No. 18 by population.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): 104.0 m³ in Sâg, compared with an average of 35.4 m³ in Sălaj County and 39.9 m³ nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 15.8% in Sâg, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Sâg: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (34 businesses).
Sâg in numbers
Where is Sâg?
Neighbouring localities
- Bănișor6.7 km · 1,770
- Valcău de Jos6.9 km · 3,043
- Cizer7.2 km · 2,230
- Ciucea11 km · 1,408
- Negreni11 km · 2,109
- Boghiș12 km · 1,977
- Plopiș12 km · 2,423
- Borod13 km · 3,851
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sâg over time
Sâg had 3,331 residents in 2016 and 3,297 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,264 |
| 2022 | 3,261 |
| 2023 | 3,226 |
| 2024 | 3,249 |
| 2025 | 3,286 |
| 2026 | 3,297 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,304 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Bănișor, 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Sâg
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 | Sâg | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,308 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.6 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,955 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.7 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 135 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,752 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sâg | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 22.44 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 112 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.21 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,461 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,574 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,421 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 477.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,677 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 47.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,972 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,457 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sâg | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 24.6 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,009 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.91 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,623 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sâg | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 58 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,945 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 15.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 65 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Sâg | 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) | 6 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 1,193 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.1 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 1,287 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sâg | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 104.0 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 62 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.67 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 929 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sâg | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,423 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.30 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,311 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 738 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Sâg | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 150 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 342 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.0 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,916 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sâg
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 trade44 · 21.2%
- Transport and storage38 · 18.3%
- Manufacturing21 · 10.1%
- Construction17 · 8.2%
- Administrative and support services17 · 8.2%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing15 · 7.2%
- Real estate12 · 5.8%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines34 · 16.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)29 · 13.9%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)26 · 12.5%
- Warehousing and transport support activities17 · 8.2%
- Specialised construction activities16 · 7.7%
- Food and beverage service activities14 · 6.7%
- Manufacture of food products12 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities12 · 5.8%
- Construction of buildings10 · 4.8%
- Rental and leasing activities10 · 4.8%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sâg?
Sâg has 3,297 residents (2026), ranking 1,399 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sâg?
Sâg covers 87.8 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Sâg growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sâg went from 3,331 to 3,297, a change of −1.0%.
Where is Sâg?
Sâg is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.045, longitude 22.773.
Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³): what is the figure for Sâg?
In Sâg, “Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³)” stands at 104.0 m³ (2025), ranking 62 of 2,656 localities; the national median is 27.2 m³.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Sâg?
In Sâg, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 15.8% (2026), ranking 65 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Sâg?
The nearest to Sâg are Bănișor (6.7 km), Valcău de Jos (6.9 km), Cizer (7.2 km), Ciucea (11 km), Negreni (11 km).