Șimișna: population and statistics
Șimișna has a population of 1,055 (2026) across 45.8 km², or 23.0 people per km². It ranks 3,024 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,055 residents
- 45.8 km²
- 23 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Șimișna ranks No. 55 by population.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: 38.86 km in Șimișna, compared with an average of 7.56 km in Sălaj County and 4.84 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 5.7 ‰ in Șimișna, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Șimișna: the most common activity among active businesses is Specialised construction activities (8 businesses).
Șimișna in numbers
Where is Șimișna?
Neighbouring localities
- Zalha6.8 km · 756
- Rus6.9 km · 941
- Vad7.2 km · 1,957
- Bobâlna8.4 km · 1,305
- Gâlgău9.0 km · 2,263
- Cristolț12 km · 1,034
- Câțcău13 km · 2,191
- Lozna13 km · 874
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Șimișna over time
Șimișna had 1,213 residents in 2016 and 1,055 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,120 |
| 2022 | 1,095 |
| 2023 | 1,085 |
| 2024 | 1,073 |
| 2025 | 1,045 |
| 2026 | 1,055 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population)”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,420 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Zalha, 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Șimișna
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 | Șimișna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 20.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 785 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.7 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,157 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.4 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 381 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 650 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Șimișna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 38.86 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 13 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 606 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 3,040 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 574.4 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 748 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 46.1 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,095 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.90 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 684 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Șimișna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.6 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,916 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 5.69 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 190 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Șimișna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 108 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 901 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 3,112 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Șimișna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 30.3 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,121 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Șimișna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 543 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 172 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.95 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 266 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Șimișna | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 59 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,780 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 139 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Șimișna
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
- Construction9 · 20.0%
- Wholesale and retail trade7 · 15.6%
- Manufacturing4 · 8.9%
- Transport and storage4 · 8.9%
- Accommodation and food services4 · 8.9%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation4 · 8.9%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing3 · 6.7%
- Real estate3 · 6.7%
Most common activities
- Specialised construction activities8 · 17.8%
- Construction of buildings6 · 13.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)6 · 13.3%
- Manufacture of food products4 · 8.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines4 · 8.9%
- Food and beverage service activities4 · 8.9%
- Sports, amusement and recreation activities4 · 8.9%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)3 · 6.7%
- Real estate activities3 · 6.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Șimișna?
Șimișna has 1,055 residents (2026), ranking 3,024 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Șimișna?
Șimișna covers 45.8 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Șimișna growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Șimișna went from 1,213 to 1,055, a change of −13.0%.
Where is Șimișna?
Șimișna is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.215, longitude 23.615.
Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimișna?
In Șimișna, “Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 38.86 km (2025), ranking 13 of 2,728 localities; the national median is 7.67 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Șimișna?
In Șimișna, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 5.7 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,157 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Șimișna?
The nearest to Șimișna are Zalha (6.8 km), Rus (6.9 km), Vad (7.2 km), Bobâlna (8.4 km), Gâlgău (9.0 km).