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Matelica is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Macerata, Marche region. With a population of 9026 inhabitants and a density of 112 per km², it covers an area of 80.9 km². The average declared income is 23.005 €.
Matelica in numbers: the analysis
The average municipality in the province of Macerata has about 5,485 residents: Matelica has 1.6 times as many.
Among the 55 municipalities of the province of Macerata, Matelica ranks 11 by population.
Over the long run the population of Matelica has stayed essentially stable: 8,692 inhabitants in 1951, 9,026 in 2026 (less than 5% change).
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Matelica there are 289 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 7,262 inhabitants for Matelica: an expected decline of 19.5% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 9617 |
| 2020 | 9538 |
| 2021 | 9364 |
| 2022 | 9290 |
| 2023 | 9187 |
| 2024 | 9081 |
| 2025 | 9072 |
| 2026 | 9026 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 4381 | 48.5% |
| Women | 4645 | 51.5% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 55 |
| 2025 | 42 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 8692 |
| 1961 | 8356 |
| 1971 | 8166 |
| 1981 | 10.105 |
| 1991 | 10.085 |
| 2001 | 10.155 |
| 2011 | 10.178 |
| 2019 | 9617 |
| 2020 | 9538 |
| 2021 | 9364 |
| 2022 | 9290 |
| 2023 | 9187 |
| 2024 | 9081 |
| 2025 | 9072 |
| 2026 | 9026 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 7604 | 41.9% |
| Married | 8246 | 45.4% |
| Divorced | 636 | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1658 | 9.1% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 1256
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 137 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 138 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 334 |
| Medie (11-13) | 240 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 407 |
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