Francica: 1608 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 102015
38.6183°N, 16.1017°E
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Francica is a small municipality in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria region. With a population of 1608 inhabitants and a density of 73 per km², it covers an area of 22.1 km². The average declared income is 13.890 €.
Francica in numbers: the analysis
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 1,490 inhabitants for Francica: an expected decline of 7.3% from today.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Francica is 125 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Francica had 2,225 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 1,608 — 27.7% fewer.
Among the 50 municipalities of the province of Vibo Valentia, Francica ranks 31 by population.
Compared with the provincial average of Vibo Valentia (about 2,998 residents per municipality), Francica is a markedly smaller centre.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1644 |
| 2020 | 1632 |
| 2021 | 1610 |
| 2022 | 1578 |
| 2023 | 1594 |
| 2024 | 1605 |
| 2025 | 1602 |
| 2026 | 1608 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 813 | 50.6% |
| Women | 795 | 49.4% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 16 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 2225 |
| 1961 | 2052 |
| 1971 | 1918 |
| 1981 | 1781 |
| 1991 | 1852 |
| 2001 | 1670 |
| 2011 | 1663 |
| 2019 | 1644 |
| 2020 | 1632 |
| 2021 | 1610 |
| 2022 | 1578 |
| 2023 | 1594 |
| 2024 | 1605 |
| 2025 | 1602 |
| 2026 | 1608 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 1354 | 42.3% |
| Married | 1610 | 50.2% |
| Divorced | 30 | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 210 | 6.6% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 340
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 55 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 62 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 92 |
| Medie (11-13) | 45 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 86 |
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