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Palagiano is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Taranto, Puglia region. With a population of 15.712 inhabitants and a density of 226 per km², it covers an area of 69.6 km². The average declared income is 17.481 €.
Palagiano in numbers: the analysis
Among the 29 municipalities of the province of Taranto, Palagiano ranks 8 by population.
Palagiano has grown substantially since 1951: from 6,989 inhabitants then to 15,712 in 2026, an increase of 124.8%.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Palagiano is 193 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 14,789 inhabitants for Palagiano: an expected decline of 5.9% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 15.992 |
| 2020 | 15.927 |
| 2021 | 15.776 |
| 2022 | 15.788 |
| 2023 | 15.786 |
| 2024 | 15.724 |
| 2025 | 15.701 |
| 2026 | 15.712 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 7966 | 50.7% |
| Women | 7746 | 49.3% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 100 |
| 2022 | 123 |
| 2023 | 111 |
| 2024 | 97 |
| 2025 | 100 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 6989 |
| 1961 | 8602 |
| 1971 | 10.445 |
| 1981 | 13.337 |
| 1991 | 14.910 |
| 2001 | 15.815 |
| 2011 | 16.052 |
| 2019 | 15.992 |
| 2020 | 15.927 |
| 2021 | 15.776 |
| 2022 | 15.788 |
| 2023 | 15.786 |
| 2024 | 15.724 |
| 2025 | 15.701 |
| 2026 | 15.712 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.590 | 43.3% |
| Married | 15.018 | 47.8% |
| Divorced | 704 | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2090 | 6.7% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 2568
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 310 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 363 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 617 |
| Medie (11-13) | 444 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 834 |
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