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Poggiardo is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Lecce, Puglia region. With a population of 5745 inhabitants and a density of 293 per km², it covers an area of 19.6 km². The average declared income is 18.542 €.
Poggiardo in numbers: the analysis
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Poggiardo is 248 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 5,112 inhabitants for Poggiardo: an expected decline of 11% from today.
Among the 96 municipalities of the province of Lecce, Poggiardo ranks 43 by population.
Poggiardo has grown substantially since 1951: from 5,456 inhabitants then to 5,745 in 2026, an increase of 5.3%.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5944 |
| 2020 | 5912 |
| 2021 | 5845 |
| 2022 | 5854 |
| 2023 | 5842 |
| 2024 | 5811 |
| 2025 | 5753 |
| 2026 | 5745 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2760 | 48.0% |
| Women | 2985 | 52.0% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 27 |
| 2025 | 47 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5456 |
| 1961 | 5643 |
| 1971 | 5522 |
| 1981 | 5750 |
| 1991 | 6071 |
| 2001 | 6075 |
| 2011 | 6119 |
| 2019 | 5944 |
| 2020 | 5912 |
| 2021 | 5845 |
| 2022 | 5854 |
| 2023 | 5842 |
| 2024 | 5811 |
| 2025 | 5753 |
| 2026 | 5745 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 4896 | 42.6% |
| Married | 5474 | 47.6% |
| Divorced | 226 | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 910 | 7.9% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 841
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 113 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 137 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 226 |
| Medie (11-13) | 121 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 244 |
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