Sălățig: population and statistics
Sălățig has a population of 2,461 (2026) across 57.7 km², or 42.7 people per km². It ranks 1,943 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −10.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,461 residents
- 57.7 km²
- 43 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Sălățig ranks No. 28 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 8.1 in Sălățig, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: 9.79 km in Sălățig, compared with an average of 5.15 km in Sălaj County and 3.05 km nationally.
Sălățig: the most common activity among active businesses is Construction of buildings (20 businesses).
Sălățig in numbers
Where is Sălățig?
Population of Sălățig over time
Sălățig had 2,741 residents in 2016 and 2,461 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,591 |
| 2022 | 2,557 |
| 2023 | 2,515 |
| 2024 | 2,493 |
| 2025 | 2,484 |
| 2026 | 2,461 |
Did you know?
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,081 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Dobrin, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Cehu Silvaniei (7,054 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Sălățig
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 | Sălățig | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,650 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,702 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 513 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.2 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,251 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sălățig | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.85 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 772 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.22 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,448 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,173 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,124 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 476.6 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,689 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 56.1 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 943 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.03 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 625 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sălățig | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 21.9 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,245 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.81 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,708 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sălățig | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 42 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,529 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,522 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sălățig | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.4 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,484 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.79 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 184 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Sălățig | 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 | Sălățig | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 72 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,393 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.1 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 241 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sălățig
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 trade23 · 16.2%
- Construction22 · 15.5%
- Manufacturing13 · 9.2%
- Transport and storage12 · 8.5%
- Administrative and support services11 · 7.7%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 7.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical10 · 7.0%
- Accommodation and food services9 · 6.3%
Most common activities
- Construction of buildings20 · 14.1%
- Specialised construction activities18 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)16 · 11.3%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)15 · 10.6%
- Civil engineering14 · 9.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines10 · 7.0%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 6.3%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.3%
- Food and beverage service activities8 · 5.6%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods8 · 5.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sălățig?
Sălățig has 2,461 residents (2026), ranking 1,943 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sălățig?
Sălățig covers 57.7 km², with a density of 43 people per km².
Is the population of Sălățig growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sălățig went from 2,741 to 2,461, a change of −10.2%.
Where is Sălățig?
Sălățig is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.360, longitude 23.135.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălățig?
In Sălățig, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 8.1 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 241 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sălățig?
In Sălățig, “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 9.79 km (2025), ranking 184 of 1,695 localities; the national median is 4.05 km.
Which localities border Sălățig?
The nearest to Sălățig are Dobrin (6.6 km), Cehu Silvaniei (6.7 km), Hodod (8.3 km), Coșeiu (10 km), Someș-Odorhei (11 km).