Zimbor: population and statistics
Zimbor has a population of 870 (2026) across 75.2 km², or 11.6 people per km². It ranks 3,095 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −13.4% between 2016 and 2026.
- 870 residents
- 75.2 km²
- 12 people/km²
Key points
Among the 61 localities in Sălaj County, Zimbor ranks No. 60 by population.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 11.5 in Zimbor, compared with an average of 4.4 per 10,000 inh. in Sălaj County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: 1.15 ‰ in Zimbor, compared with an average of 0.48 ‰ in Sălaj County and 0.60 ‰ nationally.
Zimbor: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (22 businesses).
Zimbor in numbers
Where is Zimbor?
Population of Zimbor over time
Zimbor had 1,005 residents in 2016 and 870 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 966 |
| 2022 | 941 |
| 2023 | 925 |
| 2024 | 907 |
| 2025 | 877 |
| 2026 | 870 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Sălaj County for “Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of localities.
- “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- “Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,532 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Zimbor
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 | Zimbor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 16.1 ‰ | 14.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 1,553 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 16.3 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 ‰ | 8.8 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 217 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 24.1 ‰ | 11.4 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 103 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zimbor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 12.64 km | 7.56 km | 7.67 km | ranked 553 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.15 ‰ | 1.93 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,513 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 700 | 109,182 | 10,177,161 | ranked 2,930 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 804.6 ‰ | 462.4 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 117 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 45.0 m² | 52.2 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 2,229 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 2.30 ‰ | 2.60 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 550 of 1,926 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zimbor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.1 ‰ | 41.7 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 259 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3.45 ‰ | 2.57 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 694 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zimbor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 90 ‰ | 223 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,169 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% | ranked 1,041 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Zimbor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.3 nights | 0.4 | 0.4 | ranked 658 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 152 ‰ | 212 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 703 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 36.8 ‰ | 13.1 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 292 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Zimbor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 65.5 m³ | 35.4 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 221 of 2,656 |
Health
| Indicator | Zimbor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 2.13 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 412 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1.15 ‰ | 0.48 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 72 of 2,807 |
Education
| Indicator | Zimbor | Sălaj County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 85 ‰ | 154 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,829 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 11.5 per 10,000 inh. | 4.4 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 68 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Zimbor
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 trade30 · 21.3%
- Accommodation and food services16 · 11.3%
- Manufacturing15 · 10.6%
- Transport and storage13 · 9.2%
- Construction12 · 8.5%
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing9 · 6.4%
- Professional, scientific and technical9 · 6.4%
- Administrative and support services9 · 6.4%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)22 · 15.6%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)17 · 12.1%
- Food and beverage service activities12 · 8.5%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines11 · 7.8%
- Specialised construction activities10 · 7.1%
- Manufacture of food products9 · 6.4%
- Crop and animal production, hunting and related services8 · 5.7%
- Construction of buildings8 · 5.7%
- Office administration and business support activities8 · 5.7%
- Civil engineering7 · 5.0%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zimbor?
Zimbor has 870 residents (2026), ranking 3,095 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Zimbor?
Zimbor covers 75.2 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Zimbor growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Zimbor went from 1,005 to 870, a change of −13.4%.
Where is Zimbor?
Zimbor is in Sălaj County. Latitude 46.978, longitude 23.282.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zimbor?
In Zimbor, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 11.5 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 68 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zimbor?
In Zimbor, “Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.15 ‰ (2024), ranking 72 of 2,807 localities; the national median is 0.46 ‰.
Which localities border Zimbor?
The nearest to Zimbor are Cuzăplac (6.8 km), Sânmihaiu Almașului (8.6 km), Dragu (10 km), Hida (12 km), Sânpaul (12 km).