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All demographic data for Busalla: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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Busalla is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Genova, Liguria region. With a population of 5110 inhabitants and a density of 304 per km², it covers an area of 16.8 km². The average declared income is 25.297 €.
Busalla in numbers: the analysis
Over the long run the population of Busalla has stayed essentially stable: 5,233 inhabitants in 1951, 5,110 in 2026 (less than 5% change).
Among the 67 municipalities of the province of Genova, Busalla ranks 15 by population.
Compared with the provincial average of Genova (about 12,249 residents per municipality), Busalla is a markedly smaller centre.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 4,213 inhabitants for Busalla: an expected decline of 17.6% from today.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Busalla there are 345 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5406 |
| 2020 | 5361 |
| 2021 | 5194 |
| 2022 | 5168 |
| 2023 | 5104 |
| 2024 | 5082 |
| 2025 | 5115 |
| 2026 | 5110 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2502 | 49.0% |
| Women | 2608 | 51.0% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 25 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5233 |
| 1961 | 5213 |
| 1971 | 5833 |
| 1981 | 6481 |
| 1991 | 6414 |
| 2001 | 5978 |
| 2011 | 5741 |
| 2019 | 5406 |
| 2020 | 5361 |
| 2021 | 5194 |
| 2022 | 5168 |
| 2023 | 5104 |
| 2024 | 5082 |
| 2025 | 5115 |
| 2026 | 5110 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 4164 | 40.7% |
| Married | 4592 | 44.9% |
| Divorced | 450 | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 1024 | 10.0% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 627
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 70 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 88 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 153 |
| Medie (11-13) | 102 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 214 |
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