Melfi is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region. With a population of 16.804 inhabitants and a density of 0 per km², it covers an area of 0.0 km². The average declared income is 20.975 €.

Population Trend

Male/Female Ratio

16.804Totale
Men
Women

Demographic Statistics

Men8327
Women8477
Year2026

Demographic Indices

-0.93%
Annual change
change from the previous year
167.8
Ageing index
65+ / 0-14 × 100
52.8
Dependency ratio
(0-14 + 65+) / 15-64 × 100
153
Workforce replacement
60-64 / 15-19 × 100
125.4
Workforce structure
40-64 / 15-39 × 100
17.9
Child dependency
0-4 / women 15-49 × 100
44.44
Average age
weighted average age

Births (recent years)

Historical Population (1951-present)

Marital Status (2026)

0Totale
Single
Married
Divorced
Widowed

School-Age Population (2026)

Total 0-18 years: 2877

Foreign residents

Foreign presence and top citizenships

Main citizenships
Foreign residents
790
Foreign-resident share: 4.66%
Main citizenships
Romania200
Ucraina106
Marocco96
Bangladesh78
Tunisia59
Source: ISTAT 2025, MEF 2023, ISPRA 2024, EEA 2022 · Year: 2025