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All demographic data for Mercato San Severino: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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Mercato San Severino is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Salerno, Campania region. With a population of 21.309 inhabitants and a density of 703 per km², it covers an area of 30.3 km². The average declared income is 19.685 €.
Mercato San Severino in numbers: the analysis
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 19,068 inhabitants for Mercato San Severino: an expected decline of 10.5% from today.
The average municipality in the province of Salerno has about 6,666 residents: Mercato San Severino has 3.2 times as many.
By population, Mercato San Severino ranks no. 14 among the 158 municipalities of the province of Salerno.
Mercato San Severino has grown substantially since 1951: from 15,515 inhabitants then to 21,309 in 2026, an increase of 37.3%.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Mercato San Severino is 165 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 22.011 |
| 2020 | 21.957 |
| 2021 | 21.740 |
| 2022 | 21.679 |
| 2023 | 21.661 |
| 2024 | 21.508 |
| 2025 | 21.485 |
| 2026 | 21.309 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 10.399 | 48.8% |
| Women | 10.910 | 51.2% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2022 | 182 |
| 2023 | 149 |
| 2024 | 179 |
| 2025 | 160 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 15.515 |
| 1961 | 16.658 |
| 1971 | 17.426 |
| 1981 | 18.202 |
| 1991 | 19.078 |
| 2001 | 20.362 |
| 2011 | 22.036 |
| 2019 | 22.011 |
| 2020 | 21.957 |
| 2021 | 21.740 |
| 2022 | 21.679 |
| 2023 | 21.661 |
| 2024 | 21.508 |
| 2025 | 21.485 |
| 2026 | 21.309 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.396 | 42.8% |
| Married | 20.932 | 48.7% |
| Divorced | 800 | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2828 | 6.6% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 3803
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 488 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 500 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 968 |
| Medie (11-13) | 631 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 1216 |
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