Montalbano Jonico: 6461 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 077016
40.2880°N, 16.5688°E
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Montalbano Jonico is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Matera, Basilicata region. With a population of 6461 inhabitants and a density of 48 per km², it covers an area of 134.0 km². The average declared income is 17.406 €.
Montalbano Jonico in numbers: the analysis
Among the 31 municipalities of the province of Matera, Montalbano Jonico ranks 9 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Montalbano Jonico had 7,234 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 6,461 — 10.7% fewer.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Montalbano Jonico is 237 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 4,880 inhabitants for Montalbano Jonico: an expected decline of 24.5% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7012 |
| 2020 | 6908 |
| 2021 | 6874 |
| 2022 | 6796 |
| 2023 | 6689 |
| 2024 | 6612 |
| 2025 | 6555 |
| 2026 | 6461 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 3151 | 48.8% |
| Women | 3310 | 51.2% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 45 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 7234 |
| 1961 | 8211 |
| 1971 | 8669 |
| 1981 | 9041 |
| 1991 | 8688 |
| 2001 | 7991 |
| 2011 | 7427 |
| 2019 | 7012 |
| 2020 | 6908 |
| 2021 | 6874 |
| 2022 | 6796 |
| 2023 | 6689 |
| 2024 | 6612 |
| 2025 | 6555 |
| 2026 | 6461 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 5628 | 42.9% |
| Married | 6030 | 46.0% |
| Divorced | 348 | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1104 | 8.4% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 948
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 127 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 138 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 249 |
| Medie (11-13) | 179 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 255 |
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