Muro Lucano: 4828 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 076053
40.7528°N, 15.4837°E
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Muro Lucano is a small municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region. With a population of 4828 inhabitants and a density of 38 per km², it covers an area of 125.8 km². The average declared income is 15.804 €.
Muro Lucano in numbers: the analysis
Among the 100 municipalities of the province of Potenza, Muro Lucano ranks 16 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Muro Lucano had 10,466 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 4,828 — 53.9% fewer.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Muro Lucano there are 327 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 3,564 inhabitants for Muro Lucano: an expected decline of 26.2% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5275 |
| 2020 | 5169 |
| 2021 | 4999 |
| 2022 | 4960 |
| 2023 | 4959 |
| 2024 | 4897 |
| 2025 | 4847 |
| 2026 | 4828 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2461 | 51.0% |
| Women | 2367 | 49.0% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 19 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 10.466 |
| 1961 | 9910 |
| 1971 | 8075 |
| 1981 | 7462 |
| 1991 | 6380 |
| 2001 | 6110 |
| 2011 | 5568 |
| 2019 | 5275 |
| 2020 | 5169 |
| 2021 | 4999 |
| 2022 | 4960 |
| 2023 | 4959 |
| 2024 | 4897 |
| 2025 | 4847 |
| 2026 | 4828 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3904 | 40.3% |
| Married | 4716 | 48.6% |
| Divorced | 206 | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 868 | 9.0% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 598
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 61 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 90 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 178 |
| Medie (11-13) | 91 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 178 |
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