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All demographic data for Praia a Mare: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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Praia a Mare is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Cosenza, Calabria region. With a population of 6268 inhabitants and a density of 265 per km², it covers an area of 23.6 km². The average declared income is 18.447 €.
Praia a Mare in numbers: the analysis
Among the 150 municipalities of the province of Cosenza, Praia a Mare ranks 27 by population.
Praia a Mare has grown substantially since 1951: from 1,919 inhabitants then to 6,268 in 2026, an increase of 226.6%.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Praia a Mare there are 263 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 5,271 inhabitants for Praia a Mare: an expected decline of 15.9% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6593 |
| 2020 | 6542 |
| 2021 | 6423 |
| 2022 | 6418 |
| 2023 | 6390 |
| 2024 | 6379 |
| 2025 | 6349 |
| 2026 | 6268 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2975 | 47.5% |
| Women | 3293 | 52.5% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 38 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 1919 |
| 1961 | 3029 |
| 1971 | 4491 |
| 1981 | 5551 |
| 1991 | 6134 |
| 2001 | 6282 |
| 2011 | 6496 |
| 2019 | 6593 |
| 2020 | 6542 |
| 2021 | 6423 |
| 2022 | 6418 |
| 2023 | 6390 |
| 2024 | 6379 |
| 2025 | 6349 |
| 2026 | 6268 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 5342 | 42.1% |
| Married | 6056 | 47.7% |
| Divorced | 310 | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 990 | 7.8% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 839
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 102 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 108 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 207 |
| Medie (11-13) | 163 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 259 |
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