Vârșolț: population and statistics
Vârșolț has a population of 2,237 (2026) across 32.1 km², or 69.6 people per km². It ranks 2,124 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −2.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,237 residents
- 32.1 km²
- 70 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Vârșolț ranks No. 34 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.04 km in Vârșolț, compared with an average of 4.43 km in Sălaj County and 3.48 km nationally.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: 6.3 ‰ in Vârșolț, compared with an average of 16.3 ‰ in Sălaj County and 20.1 ‰ nationally.
Vârșolț: the most common activity among active businesses is Land transport and transport via pipelines (24 businesses).
Vârșolț in numbers
Where is Vârșolț?
Population of Vârșolț over time
Vârșolț had 2,302 residents in 2016 and 2,237 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,218 |
| 2022 | 2,212 |
| 2023 | 2,221 |
| 2024 | 2,225 |
| 2025 | 2,229 |
| 2026 | 2,237 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³)”.
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,499 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous locality is Pericei (3,627 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Vârșolț
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 | Vârșolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 17.9 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,201 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.3 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 3,150 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.8 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,133 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.8 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 1,110 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vârșolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.23 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,233 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 3.13 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 520 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 1,070 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,315 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 478.3 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 1,668 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 54.3 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,114 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.36 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 182 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vârșolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.04 km | 4.43 km | 6.17 km | ranked 1,004 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 2,772 m³ | 5,957 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 2 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vârșolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 26.8 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 1,800 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.58 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 649 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vârșolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 203 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 386 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 2.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,572 of 3,163 |
Environment
| Indicator | Vârșolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 25.5 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 1,430 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 5.01 km | 5.15 km | 4.05 km | ranked 654 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Vârșolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 1,709 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.45 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,452 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.34 ‰ | 0.94 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 92 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Vârșolț | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 79 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 2,090 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 1,057 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Vârșolț
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 trade33 · 22.0%
- Transport and storage25 · 16.7%
- Administrative and support services20 · 13.3%
- Construction19 · 12.7%
- Manufacturing16 · 10.7%
- Professional, scientific and technical7 · 4.7%
- Other service activities7 · 4.7%
- Real estate6 · 4.0%
Most common activities
- Land transport and transport via pipelines24 · 16.0%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.3%
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)20 · 13.3%
- Specialised construction activities17 · 11.3%
- Rental and leasing activities16 · 10.7%
- Construction of buildings12 · 8.0%
- Civil engineering12 · 8.0%
- Warehousing and transport support activities9 · 6.0%
- Real estate activities6 · 4.0%
- Repair of computers and personal and household goods6 · 4.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vârșolț?
Vârșolț has 2,237 residents (2026), ranking 2,124 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Vârșolț?
Vârșolț covers 32.1 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Vârșolț growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Vârșolț went from 2,302 to 2,237, a change of −2.8%.
Where is Vârșolț?
Vârșolț is in Sălaj County. Latitude 47.196, longitude 22.932.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârșolț?
In Vârșolț, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.04 km (2025), ranking 1,004 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vârșolț?
In Vârșolț, “People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 6.3 ‰ (2025), ranking 3,150 of 3,163 localities; the national median is 17.3 ‰.
Which localities border Vârșolț?
The nearest to Vârșolț are Pericei (4.3 km), Crasna (6.0 km), Meseșenii de Jos (6.4 km), Hereclean (9.0 km), Zalău (9.4 km).