Bova: 460 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 080011
37.9946°N, 15.9318°E
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Bova is a small municipality in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria region. With a population of 460 inhabitants and a density of 10 per km², it covers an area of 47.2 km². The average declared income is 17.305 €.
Bova in numbers: the analysis
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Bova had 2,155 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 460 — 78.7% fewer.
Among the 97 municipalities of the province of Reggio Calabria, Bova ranks 88 by population.
Compared with the provincial average of Reggio Calabria (about 5,264 residents per municipality), Bova is a markedly smaller centre.
Looking ahead to 2050, projections give Bova about 644 inhabitants, up 40% from today.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Bova there are 263 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 417 |
| 2020 | 406 |
| 2021 | 402 |
| 2022 | 400 |
| 2023 | 419 |
| 2024 | 423 |
| 2025 | 454 |
| 2026 | 460 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 247 | 53.7% |
| Women | 213 | 46.3% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 2155 |
| 1961 | 1893 |
| 1971 | 1401 |
| 1981 | 1175 |
| 1991 | 602 |
| 2001 | 474 |
| 2011 | 461 |
| 2019 | 417 |
| 2020 | 406 |
| 2021 | 402 |
| 2022 | 400 |
| 2023 | 419 |
| 2024 | 423 |
| 2025 | 454 |
| 2026 | 460 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 352 | 38.8% |
| Married | 442 | 48.7% |
| Divorced | 38 | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 76 | 8.4% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 52
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 5 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 6 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 16 |
| Medie (11-13) | 7 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 18 |
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