Gerocarne: 1856 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 102016
38.5872°N, 16.2207°E
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Gerocarne is a small municipality in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria region. With a population of 1856 inhabitants and a density of 41 per km², it covers an area of 44.8 km². The average declared income is 13.796 €.
Gerocarne in numbers: the analysis
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Gerocarne is 213 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Gerocarne had 4,221 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 1,856 — 56% fewer.
Among the 50 municipalities of the province of Vibo Valentia, Gerocarne ranks 23 by population.
Compared with the provincial average of Vibo Valentia (about 2,998 residents per municipality), Gerocarne is a markedly smaller centre.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 1,268 inhabitants for Gerocarne: an expected decline of 31.7% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2074 |
| 2020 | 2017 |
| 2021 | 1967 |
| 2022 | 1936 |
| 2023 | 1935 |
| 2024 | 1943 |
| 2025 | 1899 |
| 2026 | 1856 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 934 | 50.3% |
| Women | 922 | 49.7% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 4221 |
| 1961 | 3896 |
| 1971 | 3002 |
| 1981 | 3023 |
| 1991 | 3127 |
| 2001 | 2498 |
| 2011 | 2380 |
| 2019 | 2074 |
| 2020 | 2017 |
| 2021 | 1967 |
| 2022 | 1936 |
| 2023 | 1935 |
| 2024 | 1943 |
| 2025 | 1899 |
| 2026 | 1856 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 1578 | 41.5% |
| Married | 1836 | 48.3% |
| Divorced | 38 | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 346 | 9.1% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 283
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 36 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 41 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 66 |
| Medie (11-13) | 42 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 98 |
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