Motta San Giovanni: 5377 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 080054
38.0018°N, 15.6973°E
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Motta San Giovanni is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria region. With a population of 5377 inhabitants and a density of 116 per km², it covers an area of 46.2 km². The average declared income is 19.840 €.
Motta San Giovanni in numbers: the analysis
Among the 97 municipalities of the province of Reggio Calabria, Motta San Giovanni ranks 21 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Motta San Giovanni had 6,643 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 5,377 — 19.1% fewer.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Motta San Giovanni there are 293 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 3,999 inhabitants for Motta San Giovanni: an expected decline of 25.6% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5862 |
| 2020 | 5805 |
| 2021 | 5699 |
| 2022 | 5672 |
| 2023 | 5584 |
| 2024 | 5522 |
| 2025 | 5466 |
| 2026 | 5377 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2643 | 49.2% |
| Women | 2734 | 50.8% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 25 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 6643 |
| 1961 | 6561 |
| 1971 | 6669 |
| 1981 | 6786 |
| 1991 | 6592 |
| 2001 | 6449 |
| 2011 | 6122 |
| 2019 | 5862 |
| 2020 | 5805 |
| 2021 | 5699 |
| 2022 | 5672 |
| 2023 | 5584 |
| 2024 | 5522 |
| 2025 | 5466 |
| 2026 | 5377 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 4326 | 39.6% |
| Married | 5376 | 49.2% |
| Divorced | 168 | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1062 | 9.7% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 725
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 74 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 82 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 199 |
| Medie (11-13) | 154 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 216 |
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