Montebello Jonico: 5451 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 080053
37.9817°N, 15.7583°E
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Montebello Jonico is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria region. With a population of 5451 inhabitants and a density of 97 per km², it covers an area of 56.3 km². The average declared income is 15.627 €.
Montebello Jonico in numbers: the analysis
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Montebello Jonico had 8,710 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 5,451 — 37.4% fewer.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Montebello Jonico is 236 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 3,921 inhabitants for Montebello Jonico: an expected decline of 28.1% from today.
Among the 97 municipalities of the province of Reggio Calabria, Montebello Jonico ranks 20 by population.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6001 |
| 2020 | 5863 |
| 2021 | 5736 |
| 2022 | 5721 |
| 2023 | 5725 |
| 2024 | 5575 |
| 2025 | 5513 |
| 2026 | 5451 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2668 | 48.9% |
| Women | 2783 | 51.1% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 26 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 8710 |
| 1961 | 8247 |
| 1971 | 7674 |
| 1981 | 7567 |
| 1991 | 7521 |
| 2001 | 6922 |
| 2011 | 6242 |
| 2019 | 6001 |
| 2020 | 5863 |
| 2021 | 5736 |
| 2022 | 5721 |
| 2023 | 5725 |
| 2024 | 5575 |
| 2025 | 5513 |
| 2026 | 5451 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 4486 | 40.7% |
| Married | 5328 | 48.3% |
| Divorced | 172 | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1040 | 9.4% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 833
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 119 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 118 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 215 |
| Medie (11-13) | 143 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 238 |
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