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Macchiagodena is a small municipality in the province of Isernia, Molise region. With a population of 1655 inhabitants and a density of 49 per km², it covers an area of 34.0 km². The average declared income is 14.715 €.
Macchiagodena in numbers: the analysis
Among the 52 municipalities of the province of Isernia, Macchiagodena ranks 10 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Macchiagodena had 4,115 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 1,655 — 59.8% fewer.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Macchiagodena there are 326 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 1,241 inhabitants for Macchiagodena: an expected decline of 25% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1800 |
| 2020 | 1722 |
| 2021 | 1656 |
| 2022 | 1655 |
| 2023 | 1648 |
| 2024 | 1626 |
| 2025 | 1660 |
| 2026 | 1655 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 826 | 49.9% |
| Women | 829 | 50.1% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 11 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 4115 |
| 1961 | 3329 |
| 1971 | 2425 |
| 1981 | 2274 |
| 1991 | 2143 |
| 2001 | 1959 |
| 2011 | 1844 |
| 2019 | 1800 |
| 2020 | 1722 |
| 2021 | 1656 |
| 2022 | 1655 |
| 2023 | 1648 |
| 2024 | 1626 |
| 2025 | 1660 |
| 2026 | 1655 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 1312 | 39.5% |
| Married | 1634 | 49.2% |
| Divorced | 58 | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 316 | 9.5% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 216
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 37 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 40 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 61 |
| Medie (11-13) | 23 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 55 |
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