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All demographic data for Cairate: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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Cairate is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Varese, Lombardia region. With a population of 7886 inhabitants and a density of 694 per km², it covers an area of 11.4 km². The average declared income is 25.370 €.
Cairate in numbers: the analysis
Looking ahead to 2050, projections give Cairate about 8,666 inhabitants, up 9.9% from today.
Among the 136 municipalities of the province of Varese, Cairate ranks 30 by population.
Cairate has grown substantially since 1951: from 4,625 inhabitants then to 7,886 in 2026, an increase of 70.5%.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Cairate is 203 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7672 |
| 2020 | 7663 |
| 2021 | 7687 |
| 2022 | 7729 |
| 2023 | 7746 |
| 2024 | 7806 |
| 2025 | 7819 |
| 2026 | 7886 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 3906 | 49.5% |
| Women | 3980 | 50.5% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 60 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 4625 |
| 1961 | 5850 |
| 1971 | 7027 |
| 1981 | 7196 |
| 1991 | 6969 |
| 2001 | 7301 |
| 2011 | 7830 |
| 2019 | 7672 |
| 2020 | 7663 |
| 2021 | 7687 |
| 2022 | 7729 |
| 2023 | 7746 |
| 2024 | 7806 |
| 2025 | 7819 |
| 2026 | 7886 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 6726 | 43.0% |
| Married | 7224 | 46.2% |
| Divorced | 608 | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 1080 | 6.9% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 1265
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 155 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 176 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 339 |
| Medie (11-13) | 215 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 380 |
Foreign residents
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