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Capistrello is a small municipality in the province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo region. With a population of 4596 inhabitants and a density of 76 per km², it covers an area of 60.8 km². The average declared income is 21.584 €.
Capistrello in numbers: the analysis
By population, Capistrello ranks no. 11 among the 108 municipalities of the province of L'Aquila.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Capistrello had 5,944 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 4,596 — 22.7% fewer.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Capistrello there are 323 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 3,250 inhabitants for Capistrello: an expected decline of 29.3% from today.
The average municipality in the province of L'Aquila has about 2,655 residents: Capistrello has 1.7 times as many.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5085 |
| 2020 | 5022 |
| 2021 | 4889 |
| 2022 | 4875 |
| 2023 | 4795 |
| 2024 | 4730 |
| 2025 | 4649 |
| 2026 | 4596 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2238 | 48.7% |
| Women | 2358 | 51.3% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 27 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5944 |
| 1961 | 5711 |
| 1971 | 5426 |
| 1981 | 5525 |
| 1991 | 5597 |
| 2001 | 5429 |
| 2011 | 5341 |
| 2019 | 5085 |
| 2020 | 5022 |
| 2021 | 4889 |
| 2022 | 4875 |
| 2023 | 4795 |
| 2024 | 4730 |
| 2025 | 4649 |
| 2026 | 4596 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3696 | 39.8% |
| Married | 4500 | 48.4% |
| Divorced | 234 | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 868 | 9.3% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 597
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 58 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 77 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 155 |
| Medie (11-13) | 102 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 205 |
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