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Arnesano is a small municipality in the province of Lecce, Puglia region. With a population of 3903 inhabitants and a density of 300 per km², it covers an area of 13.0 km². The average declared income is 18.849 €.
Arnesano in numbers: the analysis
Among the 96 municipalities of the province of Lecce, Arnesano ranks 63 by population.
Arnesano has grown substantially since 1951: from 3,554 inhabitants then to 3,903 in 2026, an increase of 9.8%.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Arnesano is 198 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 3,479 inhabitants for Arnesano: an expected decline of 10.9% from today.
Compared with the provincial average of Lecce (about 7,937 residents per municipality), Arnesano is a markedly smaller centre.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4036 |
| 2020 | 3995 |
| 2021 | 3959 |
| 2022 | 3946 |
| 2023 | 3928 |
| 2024 | 3899 |
| 2025 | 3905 |
| 2026 | 3903 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 1982 | 50.8% |
| Women | 1921 | 49.2% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 26 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 3554 |
| 1961 | 3491 |
| 1971 | 3399 |
| 1981 | 3344 |
| 1991 | 3451 |
| 2001 | 3453 |
| 2011 | 3953 |
| 2019 | 4036 |
| 2020 | 3995 |
| 2021 | 3959 |
| 2022 | 3946 |
| 2023 | 3928 |
| 2024 | 3899 |
| 2025 | 3905 |
| 2026 | 3903 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3516 | 45.0% |
| Married | 3646 | 46.7% |
| Divorced | 194 | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 454 | 5.8% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 620
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 68 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 67 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 153 |
| Medie (11-13) | 111 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 221 |
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