Sânmihaiu Almașului: population and statistics
Sânmihaiu Almașului has a population of 1,636 (2026) across 64.9 km², or 25.2 people per km². It ranks 2,631 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,636 residents
- 64.9 km²
- 25 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Sânmihaiu Almașului ranks No. 42 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.83 km in Sânmihaiu Almașului, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): 10.7% in Sânmihaiu Almașului, compared with an average of 4.0% in Sălaj County and 2.0% nationally.
Sânmihaiu Almașului: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (21 businesses).
Sânmihaiu Almașului in numbers
Where is Sânmihaiu Almașului?
Neighbouring localities
- Agrij6.8 km · 1,420
- Românași8.1 km · 3,394
- Zimbor8.6 km · 870
- Cuzăplac9.0 km · 1,465
- Hida10 km · 2,558
- Almașu11 km · 1,851
- Treznea12 km · 1,038
- Buciumi14 km · 2,501
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Sânmihaiu Almașului over time
Sânmihaiu Almașului had 1,685 residents in 2016 and 1,636 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,669 |
| 2022 | 1,657 |
| 2023 | 1,649 |
| 2024 | 1,655 |
| 2025 | 1,642 |
| 2026 | 1,636 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: higher than in 94% of localities.
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,092 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Agrij, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Românași (3,394 residents), 8.1 km away.
All indicators for Sânmihaiu Almașului
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 | Sânmihaiu Almașului | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.3 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,127 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 15.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,900 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.0 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 278 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.7 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 571 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sânmihaiu Almașului | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.83 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 2,628 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.44 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 748 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 812 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,772 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 496.3 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,447 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 48.1 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,843 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 | Sânmihaiu Almașului | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 31.2 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,435 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.83 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,823 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sânmihaiu Almașului | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 70 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,592 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 10.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 188 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Sânmihaiu Almașului | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 14.7 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,132 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Sânmihaiu Almașului | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,141 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.61 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 732 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Sânmihaiu Almașului | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 129 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 563 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.1 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 556 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Sânmihaiu Almașului
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 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage17 · 13.8%
- Administrative and support services12 · 9.8%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing10 · 8.1%
- Accommodation and food services10 · 8.1%
- Manufacturing9 · 7.3%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 7.3%
- Construction7 · 5.7%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)21 · 17.1%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)14 · 11.4%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 9.8%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities9 · 7.3%
- Specialised construction activities7 · 5.7%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services6 · 4.9%
- Manufacture of food products6 · 4.9%
- Head offices and management consultancy6 · 4.9%
- Office administration and business support activities6 · 4.9%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sânmihaiu Almașului?
Sânmihaiu Almașului has 1,636 residents (2026), ranking 2,631 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Sânmihaiu Almașului?
Sânmihaiu Almașului covers 64.9 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Sânmihaiu Almașului growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Sânmihaiu Almașului went from 1,685 to 1,636, a change of −2.9%.
Where is Sânmihaiu Almașului?
Sânmihaiu Almașului is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.036, longitude 23.206.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sânmihaiu Almașului?
In Sânmihaiu Almașului, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.83 km (2025), ranking 2,628 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population): what is the figure for Sânmihaiu Almașului?
In Sânmihaiu Almașului, “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)” stands at 10.7% (2026), ranking 188 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 2.3%.
Which localities border Sânmihaiu Almașului?
The nearest to Sânmihaiu Almașului are Agrij (6.8 km), Românași (8.1 km), Zimbor (8.6 km), Cuzăplac (9.0 km), Hida (10 km).