Niscemi: 24.535 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 085013
37.1453°N, 14.3850°E
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Niscemi is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Caltanissetta, Sicilia region. With a population of 24.535 inhabitants and a density of 253 per km², it covers an area of 97.0 km². The average declared income is 15.024 €.
Niscemi in numbers: the analysis
By population, Niscemi ranks no. 3 among the 22 municipalities of the province of Caltanissetta.
Over the long run the population of Niscemi has stayed essentially stable: 23,928 inhabitants in 1951, 24,535 in 2026 (less than 5% change).
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Niscemi is 169 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 19,469 inhabitants for Niscemi: an expected decline of 20.6% from today.
The average municipality in the province of Caltanissetta has about 11,068 residents: Niscemi has 2.2 times as many.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 26.247 |
| 2020 | 25.853 |
| 2021 | 25.180 |
| 2022 | 25.179 |
| 2023 | 25.022 |
| 2024 | 24.885 |
| 2025 | 24.770 |
| 2026 | 24.535 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 12.118 | 49.4% |
| Women | 12.417 | 50.6% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 207 |
| 2022 | 176 |
| 2023 | 168 |
| 2024 | 175 |
| 2025 | 160 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 23.928 |
| 1961 | 24.860 |
| 1971 | 24.053 |
| 1981 | 26.089 |
| 1991 | 26.998 |
| 2001 | 27.641 |
| 2011 | 27.975 |
| 2019 | 26.247 |
| 2020 | 25.853 |
| 2021 | 25.180 |
| 2022 | 25.179 |
| 2023 | 25.022 |
| 2024 | 24.885 |
| 2025 | 24.770 |
| 2026 | 24.535 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.192 | 40.8% |
| Married | 24.594 | 49.6% |
| Divorced | 1046 | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3708 | 7.5% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 4368
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 500 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 590 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 1175 |
| Medie (11-13) | 731 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 1372 |
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