Șamșud: population and statistics
Șamșud has a population of 1,888 (2026) across 29.3 km², or 64.4 people per km². It ranks 2,428 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,888 residents
- 29.3 km²
- 64 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Șamșud ranks No. 38 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 19.1 ‰ in Șamșud, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: 364.4 ‰ in Șamșud, compared with an average of 462.4 ‰ in Sălaj County and 470.2 ‰ nationally.
Șamșud: the most common activity among active businesses is Crop and animal production, hunting and related services (9 businesses).
Șamșud in numbers
Where is Șamșud?
Neighbouring localities
- Coșeiu4.2 km · 1,161
- Bocșa5.4 km · 3,332
- Hereclean8.2 km · 4,047
- Șărmășag8.5 km · 6,466
- Chieșd8.7 km · 2,475
- Hodod9.7 km · 2,910
- Bogdand9.8 km · 2,581
- Măeriște11 km · 2,810
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șamșud over time
Șamșud had 1,833 residents in 2016 and 1,888 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,842 |
| 2022 | 1,844 |
| 2023 | 1,859 |
| 2024 | 1,865 |
| 2025 | 1,869 |
| 2026 | 1,888 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 93% of localities.
- “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,106 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Coșeiu, 4.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Bocșa (3,332 residents), 5.4 km away.
All indicators for Șamșud
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 | Șamșud | 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) | 15.4 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,053 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 15 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.4 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 3,003 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șamșud | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.57 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,386 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.12 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 902 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 688 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,940 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 364.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,942 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 43.8 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,347 of 3,163 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șamșud | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 14.3 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,844 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.53 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,897 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șamșud | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 45 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 2,407 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 8.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 295 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Șamșud | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 103 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 806 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 780 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șamșud | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 15.9 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,071 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 7.42 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 358 of 1,695 |
Education
| Indicator | Șamșud | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 149 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 349 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.3 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 749 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șamșud
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 trade13 · 20.3%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing9 · 14.1%
- Transport and storage7 · 10.9%
- Construction6 · 9.4%
- Administrative and support services5 · 7.8%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 6.2%
- Professional, scientific and technical4 · 6.2%
Most common activities
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services9 · 14.1%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)9 · 14.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)7 · 10.9%
- Specialised construction activities6 · 9.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities6 · 9.4%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines5 · 7.8%
- Construction of buildings4 · 6.2%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 6.2%
- Manufacture of fabricated metal products3 · 4.7%
- Civil engineering3 · 4.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șamșud?
Șamșud has 1,888 residents (2026), ranking 2,428 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șamșud?
Șamșud covers 29.3 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Șamșud growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șamșud went from 1,833 to 1,888, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Șamșud?
Șamșud is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.336, longitude 22.956.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șamșud?
In Șamșud, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 19.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 15 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șamșud?
In Șamșud, “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 364.4 ‰ (2025), ranking 2,942 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 484.8 ‰.
Which localities border Șamșud?
The nearest to Șamșud are Coșeiu (4.2 km), Bocșa (5.4 km), Hereclean (8.2 km), Șărmășag (8.5 km), Chieșd (8.7 km).