Bova Marina: 3925 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 080013
37.9324°N, 15.9208°E
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Bova Marina is a small municipality in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria region. With a population of 3925 inhabitants and a density of 137 per km², it covers an area of 28.7 km². The average declared income is 19.263 €.
Bova Marina in numbers: the analysis
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Bova Marina had 4,192 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 3,925 — 6.4% fewer.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Bova Marina is 223 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 3,234 inhabitants for Bova Marina: an expected decline of 17.6% from today.
Among the 97 municipalities of the province of Reggio Calabria, Bova Marina ranks 31 by population.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4153 |
| 2020 | 4186 |
| 2021 | 4156 |
| 2022 | 4080 |
| 2023 | 4165 |
| 2024 | 4067 |
| 2025 | 3988 |
| 2026 | 3925 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 1966 | 50.1% |
| Women | 1959 | 49.9% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 4192 |
| 1961 | 4068 |
| 1971 | 4008 |
| 1981 | 3786 |
| 1991 | 4371 |
| 2001 | 3967 |
| 2011 | 4142 |
| 2019 | 4153 |
| 2020 | 4186 |
| 2021 | 4156 |
| 2022 | 4080 |
| 2023 | 4165 |
| 2024 | 4067 |
| 2025 | 3988 |
| 2026 | 3925 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3592 | 45.0% |
| Married | 3550 | 44.5% |
| Divorced | 124 | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 710 | 8.9% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 580
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 71 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 71 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 171 |
| Medie (11-13) | 99 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 168 |
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