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All demographic data for San Michele Salentino: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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San Michele Salentino is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Brindisi, Puglia region. With a population of 6006 inhabitants and a density of 228 per km², it covers an area of 26.3 km². The average declared income is 16.235 €.
San Michele Salentino in numbers: the analysis
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of San Michele Salentino is 219 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 5,312 inhabitants for San Michele Salentino: an expected decline of 11.6% from today.
Compared with the provincial average of Brindisi (about 18,682 residents per municipality), San Michele Salentino is a markedly smaller centre.
Among the 20 municipalities of the province of Brindisi, San Michele Salentino ranks 18 by population.
San Michele Salentino has grown substantially since 1951: from 5,364 inhabitants then to 6,006 in 2026, an increase of 12%.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 6225 |
| 2020 | 6236 |
| 2021 | 6170 |
| 2022 | 6134 |
| 2023 | 6089 |
| 2024 | 6079 |
| 2025 | 6027 |
| 2026 | 6006 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2945 | 49.0% |
| Women | 3061 | 51.0% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 40 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5364 |
| 1961 | 5582 |
| 1971 | 5482 |
| 1981 | 5996 |
| 1991 | 6333 |
| 2001 | 6248 |
| 2011 | 6371 |
| 2019 | 6225 |
| 2020 | 6236 |
| 2021 | 6170 |
| 2022 | 6134 |
| 2023 | 6089 |
| 2024 | 6079 |
| 2025 | 6027 |
| 2026 | 6006 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 5038 | 41.8% |
| Married | 5778 | 47.9% |
| Divorced | 310 | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 928 | 7.7% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 922
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 133 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 130 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 231 |
| Medie (11-13) | 144 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 284 |
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