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All demographic data for Montesano sulla Marcellana: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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Montesano sulla Marcellana is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Salerno, Campania region. With a population of 6281 inhabitants and a density of 57 per km², it covers an area of 109.8 km². The average declared income is 16.106 €.
Montesano sulla Marcellana in numbers: the analysis
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Montesano sulla Marcellana had 7,472 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 6,281 — 15.9% fewer.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Montesano sulla Marcellana is 221 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 5,665 inhabitants for Montesano sulla Marcellana: an expected decline of 9.8% from today.
Among the 158 municipalities of the province of Salerno, Montesano sulla Marcellana ranks 40 by population.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6473 |
| 2020 | 6391 |
| 2021 | 6295 |
| 2022 | 6275 |
| 2023 | 6219 |
| 2024 | 6240 |
| 2025 | 6230 |
| 2026 | 6281 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 3141 | 50.0% |
| Women | 3140 | 50.0% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 56 |
| 2025 | 38 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 7472 |
| 1961 | 7810 |
| 1971 | 7396 |
| 1981 | 7378 |
| 1991 | 7720 |
| 2001 | 7220 |
| 2011 | 6781 |
| 2019 | 6473 |
| 2020 | 6391 |
| 2021 | 6295 |
| 2022 | 6275 |
| 2023 | 6219 |
| 2024 | 6240 |
| 2025 | 6230 |
| 2026 | 6281 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 5066 | 40.7% |
| Married | 6178 | 49.6% |
| Divorced | 110 | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1106 | 8.9% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 970
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 155 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 152 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 249 |
| Medie (11-13) | 137 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 277 |
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