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Rionero Sannitico is a small municipality in the province of Isernia, Molise region. With a population of 941 inhabitants and a density of 32 per km², it covers an area of 29.2 km². The average declared income is 18.816 €.
Rionero Sannitico in numbers: the analysis
Compared with the provincial average of Isernia (about 1,504 residents per municipality), Rionero Sannitico is a markedly smaller centre.
Among the 52 municipalities of the province of Isernia, Rionero Sannitico ranks 20 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Rionero Sannitico had 2,459 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 941 — 61.7% fewer.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Rionero Sannitico there are 439 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 567 inhabitants for Rionero Sannitico: an expected decline of 39.7% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1091 |
| 2020 | 1066 |
| 2021 | 1033 |
| 2022 | 998 |
| 2023 | 977 |
| 2024 | 958 |
| 2025 | 948 |
| 2026 | 941 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 510 | 54.2% |
| Women | 431 | 45.8% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 7 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 2459 |
| 1961 | 2087 |
| 1971 | 1599 |
| 1981 | 1305 |
| 1991 | 1281 |
| 2001 | 1131 |
| 2011 | 1129 |
| 2019 | 1091 |
| 2020 | 1066 |
| 2021 | 1033 |
| 2022 | 998 |
| 2023 | 977 |
| 2024 | 958 |
| 2025 | 948 |
| 2026 | 941 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 816 | 43.0% |
| Married | 852 | 44.9% |
| Divorced | 46 | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 182 | 9.6% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 96
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 14 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 8 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 24 |
| Medie (11-13) | 16 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 34 |
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