Surduc: population and statistics
Surduc has a population of 3,560 (2026) across 70.7 km², or 50.3 people per km². It ranks 1,261 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −4.6% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,560 residents
- 70.7 km²
- 50 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Surduc ranks No. 13 by population.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: 11.8 ‰ in Surduc, compared with an average of 8.8 ‰ in Sălaj County and 6.7 ‰ nationally.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.28 ‰ in Surduc, compared with an average of 2.13 ‰ in Sălaj County and 3.53 ‰ nationally.
Surduc: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (28 businesses).
Surduc in numbers
Where is Surduc?
Neighbouring localities
- Băbeni6.6 km · 1,502
- Jibou7.6 km · 10,992
- Cristolț8.3 km · 1,034
- Someș-Odorhei11 km · 2,833
- Bălan11 km · 3,703
- Lozna12 km · 874
- Letca12 km · 1,529
- Creaca12 km · 2,837
All localities in Sălaj County
Localities of similar size
Population of Surduc over time
Surduc had 3,733 residents in 2016 and 3,560 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,638 |
| 2022 | 3,602 |
| 2023 | 3,572 |
| 2024 | 3,574 |
| 2025 | 3,553 |
| 2026 | 3,560 |
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All indicators for Surduc
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 | Surduc | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 19.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,017 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 1,793 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 195 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 13.5 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,434 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Surduc | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.99 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,091 of 2,728 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,592 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 1,400 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 447.2 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,045 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 60.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 638 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.12 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,062 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Surduc | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.94 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 412 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 165 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 737 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Surduc | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 23.3 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,126 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.65 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 624 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Surduc | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 78 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,421 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 4.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 724 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Surduc | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 24.2 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,503 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Surduc | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,510 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.28 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 2,414 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.84 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 377 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Surduc | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 145 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.8 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 2,072 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Surduc
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 trade39 · 17.0%
- Administrative and support services28 · 12.2%
- Transport and storage26 · 11.4%
- Construction25 · 10.9%
- Professional, scientific and technical22 · 9.6%
- Manufacturing18 · 7.9%
- Other service activities14 · 6.1%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11 · 4.8%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)28 · 12.2%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)24 · 10.5%
- Specialised construction activities23 · 10.0%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines22 · 9.6%
- Rental and leasing activities20 · 8.7%
- Warehousing and transport support activities15 · 6.6%
- Construction of buildings13 · 5.7%
- Head offices and management consultancy12 · 5.2%
- Real estate activities11 · 4.8%
- Civil engineering10 · 4.4%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Surduc?
Surduc has 3,560 residents (2026), ranking 1,261 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Surduc?
Surduc covers 70.7 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of Surduc growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Surduc went from 3,733 to 3,560, a change of −4.6%.
Where is Surduc?
Surduc is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.250, longitude 23.359.
Live births per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Surduc?
In Surduc, “Live births per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.8 ‰ (2025), ranking 195 of 3,157 localities; the national median is 6.9 ‰.
Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Surduc?
In Surduc, “Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.28 ‰ (2024), ranking 2,510 of 2,833 localities; the national median is 0.52 ‰.
Which localities border Surduc?
The nearest to Surduc are Băbeni (6.6 km), Jibou (7.6 km), Cristolț (8.3 km), Someș-Odorhei (11 km), Bălan (11 km).