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Riola Sardo is a small municipality in the province of Oristano, Sardegna region. With a population of 1955 inhabitants and a density of 41 per km², it covers an area of 48.1 km². The average declared income is 17.266 €.
Riola Sardo in numbers: the analysis
Among the 87 municipalities of the province of Oristano, Riola Sardo ranks 20 by population.
Riola Sardo has grown substantially since 1951: from 1,741 inhabitants then to 1,955 in 2026, an increase of 12.3%.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Riola Sardo there are 412 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 1,520 inhabitants for Riola Sardo: an expected decline of 22.3% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2104 |
| 2020 | 2091 |
| 2021 | 2036 |
| 2022 | 2060 |
| 2023 | 2040 |
| 2024 | 2010 |
| 2025 | 1997 |
| 2026 | 1955 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 1006 | 51.5% |
| Women | 949 | 48.5% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 1741 |
| 1961 | 1943 |
| 1971 | 2043 |
| 1981 | 2162 |
| 1991 | 2143 |
| 2001 | 2137 |
| 2011 | 2146 |
| 2019 | 2104 |
| 2020 | 2091 |
| 2021 | 2036 |
| 2022 | 2060 |
| 2023 | 2040 |
| 2024 | 2010 |
| 2025 | 1997 |
| 2026 | 1955 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 1788 | 44.8% |
| Married | 1724 | 43.2% |
| Divorced | 130 | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 352 | 8.8% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 208
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 19 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 18 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 55 |
| Medie (11-13) | 38 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 78 |
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