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All demographic data for Positano: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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Positano is a small municipality in the province of Salerno, Campania region. With a population of 3643 inhabitants and a density of 416 per km², it covers an area of 8.8 km². The average declared income is 39.762 €.
Positano in numbers: the analysis
Compared with the provincial average of Salerno (about 6,666 residents per municipality), Positano is a markedly smaller centre.
Among the 158 municipalities of the province of Salerno, Positano ranks 57 by population.
Positano has grown substantially since 1951: from 2,450 inhabitants then to 3,643 in 2026, an increase of 48.7%.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Positano is 234 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 2,956 inhabitants for Positano: an expected decline of 18.9% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3872 |
| 2020 | 3836 |
| 2021 | 3782 |
| 2022 | 3772 |
| 2023 | 3751 |
| 2024 | 3729 |
| 2025 | 3677 |
| 2026 | 3643 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 1776 | 48.8% |
| Women | 1867 | 51.2% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 2450 |
| 1961 | 2788 |
| 1971 | 3133 |
| 1981 | 3488 |
| 1991 | 3638 |
| 2001 | 3882 |
| 2011 | 3858 |
| 2019 | 3872 |
| 2020 | 3836 |
| 2021 | 3782 |
| 2022 | 3772 |
| 2023 | 3751 |
| 2024 | 3729 |
| 2025 | 3677 |
| 2026 | 3643 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3260 | 44.3% |
| Married | 3456 | 47.0% |
| Divorced | 164 | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 474 | 6.4% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 523
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 64 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 58 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 157 |
| Medie (11-13) | 87 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 157 |
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