Ruoti: 3164 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 076071
40.7175°N, 15.6762°E
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Ruoti is a small municipality in the province of Potenza, Basilicata region. With a population of 3164 inhabitants and a density of 57 per km², it covers an area of 55.7 km². The average declared income is 17.257 €.
Ruoti in numbers: the analysis
Among the 100 municipalities of the province of Potenza, Ruoti ranks 30 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Ruoti had 4,100 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 3,164 — 22.8% fewer.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Ruoti is 221 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 2,208 inhabitants for Ruoti: an expected decline of 30.2% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3514 |
| 2020 | 3464 |
| 2021 | 3383 |
| 2022 | 3345 |
| 2023 | 3256 |
| 2024 | 3236 |
| 2025 | 3199 |
| 2026 | 3164 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 1588 | 50.2% |
| Women | 1576 | 49.8% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 18 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 4100 |
| 1961 | 4017 |
| 1971 | 3664 |
| 1981 | 3464 |
| 1991 | 3777 |
| 2001 | 3687 |
| 2011 | 3542 |
| 2019 | 3514 |
| 2020 | 3464 |
| 2021 | 3383 |
| 2022 | 3345 |
| 2023 | 3256 |
| 2024 | 3236 |
| 2025 | 3199 |
| 2026 | 3164 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 2538 | 39.7% |
| Married | 3278 | 51.2% |
| Divorced | 80 | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 502 | 7.8% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 483
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 56 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 66 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 131 |
| Medie (11-13) | 93 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 137 |
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