Bella: 4530 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 076012
40.7586°N, 15.5378°E
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Bella is a small municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region. With a population of 4530 inhabitants and a density of 46 per km², it covers an area of 98.5 km². The average declared income is 16.213 €.
Bella in numbers: the analysis
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Bella had 6,375 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 4,530 — 28.9% fewer.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Bella is 235 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 3,354 inhabitants for Bella: an expected decline of 26% from today.
Among the 100 municipalities of the province of Potenza, Bella ranks 17 by population.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4945 |
| 2020 | 4869 |
| 2021 | 4796 |
| 2022 | 4727 |
| 2023 | 4707 |
| 2024 | 4666 |
| 2025 | 4591 |
| 2026 | 4530 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2267 | 50.0% |
| Women | 2263 | 50.0% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 21 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 6375 |
| 1961 | 6194 |
| 1971 | 6598 |
| 1981 | 5882 |
| 1991 | 5789 |
| 2001 | 5440 |
| 2011 | 5240 |
| 2019 | 4945 |
| 2020 | 4869 |
| 2021 | 4796 |
| 2022 | 4727 |
| 2023 | 4707 |
| 2024 | 4666 |
| 2025 | 4591 |
| 2026 | 4530 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3770 | 41.1% |
| Married | 4544 | 49.5% |
| Divorced | 124 | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 744 | 8.1% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 688
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 82 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 104 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 173 |
| Medie (11-13) | 121 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 208 |
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