Someș-Odorhei: population and statistics
Someș-Odorhei has a population of 2,833 (2026) across 77.9 km², or 36.4 people per km². It ranks 1,691 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,833 residents
- 77.9 km²
- 36 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Someș-Odorhei ranks No. 21 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 13.1 ‰ in Someș-Odorhei, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: 127 ‰ in Someș-Odorhei, compared with an average of 154 ‰ in Sălaj County and 163 ‰ nationally.
Someș-Odorhei: the most common activity among active businesses is Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles) (30 businesses).
Someș-Odorhei in numbers
Where is Someș-Odorhei?
Population of Someș-Odorhei over time
Someș-Odorhei had 2,778 residents in 2016 and 2,833 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,772 |
| 2022 | 2,794 |
| 2023 | 2,801 |
| 2024 | 2,802 |
| 2025 | 2,808 |
| 2026 | 2,833 |
Did you know?
- “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,908 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest locality is Năpradea, 6.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Jibou (10,992 residents), 7.0 km away.
All indicators for Someș-Odorhei
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 | Someș-Odorhei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 26.8 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 344 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.8 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,462 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.1 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 114 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 18.0 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 527 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Someș-Odorhei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.51 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 688 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.71 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,934 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,522 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,500 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 537.2 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,020 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 57.7 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 799 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.47 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 503 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Someș-Odorhei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.18 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 234 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 124 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 814 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Someș-Odorhei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.1 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,867 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2.47 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 1,282 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Someș-Odorhei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 92 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,135 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,011 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Someș-Odorhei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 27.9 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,274 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Someș-Odorhei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,192 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.35 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,040 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Someș-Odorhei | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 127 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 594 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,575 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Someș-Odorhei
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 trade43 · 22.8%
- Transport and storage28 · 14.8%
- Construction26 · 13.8%
- Manufacturing21 · 11.1%
- Administrative and support services14 · 7.4%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing12 · 6.3%
- Real estate11 · 5.8%
- Accommodation and food services7 · 3.7%
Most common activities
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)30 · 15.9%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines26 · 13.8%
- Specialised construction activities24 · 12.7%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)23 · 12.2%
- Construction of buildings20 · 10.6%
- Warehousing and transport support activities12 · 6.3%
- Manufacture of wood and wood products (except furniture)11 · 5.8%
- Real estate activities11 · 5.8%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 4.2%
- Manufacture of food products7 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Someș-Odorhei?
Someș-Odorhei has 2,833 residents (2026), ranking 1,691 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Someș-Odorhei?
Someș-Odorhei covers 77.9 km², with a density of 36 people per km².
Is the population of Someș-Odorhei growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Someș-Odorhei went from 2,778 to 2,833, a change of +2.0%.
Where is Someș-Odorhei?
Someș-Odorhei is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.321, longitude 23.267.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Someș-Odorhei?
In Someș-Odorhei, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 13.1 ‰ (2025), ranking 114 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Someș-Odorhei?
In Someș-Odorhei, “School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 127 ‰ (2025), ranking 594 of 3,158 localities; the national median is 91 ‰.
Which localities border Someș-Odorhei?
The nearest to Someș-Odorhei are Năpradea (6.2 km), Jibou (7.0 km), Băbeni (8.4 km), Benesat (8.5 km), Surduc (11 km).