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All demographic data for Capoterra: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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Capoterra is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Cagliari, Sardegna region. With a population of 23.015 inhabitants and a density of 337 per km², it covers an area of 68.3 km². The average declared income is 23.645 €.
Capoterra in numbers: the analysis
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Capoterra is 241 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Looking ahead to 2050, projections give Capoterra about 24,627 inhabitants, up 7% from today.
Few municipalities in Sardegna are larger: it ranks no. 12 by population out of 377.
Among the 17 municipalities of the province of Cagliari, Capoterra ranks 5 by population.
Capoterra has grown substantially since 1951: from 4,820 inhabitants then to 23,015 in 2026, an increase of 377.5%.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 22.565 |
| 2020 | 22.477 |
| 2021 | 23.089 |
| 2022 | 23.235 |
| 2023 | 23.181 |
| 2024 | 23.130 |
| 2025 | 23.092 |
| 2026 | 23.015 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 11.463 | 49.8% |
| Women | 11.552 | 50.2% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 112 |
| 2022 | 119 |
| 2023 | 103 |
| 2024 | 109 |
| 2025 | 92 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 4820 |
| 1961 | 6355 |
| 1971 | 8028 |
| 1981 | 12.208 |
| 1991 | 16.428 |
| 2001 | 21.391 |
| 2011 | 23.255 |
| 2019 | 22.565 |
| 2020 | 22.477 |
| 2021 | 23.089 |
| 2022 | 23.235 |
| 2023 | 23.181 |
| 2024 | 23.130 |
| 2025 | 23.092 |
| 2026 | 23.015 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.088 | 45.7% |
| Married | 20.196 | 43.8% |
| Divorced | 2034 | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 2824 | 6.1% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 3220
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 305 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 399 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 815 |
| Medie (11-13) | 590 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 1111 |
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