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All demographic data for San Nicandro Garganico: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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San Nicandro Garganico is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Foggia, Puglia region. With a population of 13.367 inhabitants and a density of 78 per km², it covers an area of 171.7 km². The average declared income is 15.785 €.
San Nicandro Garganico in numbers: the analysis
Among the 61 municipalities of the province of Foggia, San Nicandro Garganico ranks 9 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 San Nicandro Garganico had 16,773 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 13,367 — 20.3% fewer.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in San Nicandro Garganico there are 267 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 9,300 inhabitants for San Nicandro Garganico: an expected decline of 30.4% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 14.859 |
| 2020 | 14.621 |
| 2021 | 14.132 |
| 2022 | 13.986 |
| 2023 | 13.802 |
| 2024 | 13.618 |
| 2025 | 13.485 |
| 2026 | 13.367 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 6409 | 47.9% |
| Women | 6958 | 52.1% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 96 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2024 | 84 |
| 2025 | 75 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 16.773 |
| 1961 | 17.270 |
| 1971 | 17.939 |
| 1981 | 18.759 |
| 1991 | 19.525 |
| 2001 | 18.074 |
| 2011 | 15.927 |
| 2019 | 14.859 |
| 2020 | 14.621 |
| 2021 | 14.132 |
| 2022 | 13.986 |
| 2023 | 13.802 |
| 2024 | 13.618 |
| 2025 | 13.485 |
| 2026 | 13.367 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.848 | 40.2% |
| Married | 12.810 | 47.5% |
| Divorced | 622 | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2690 | 10.0% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 1967
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 253 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 265 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 531 |
| Medie (11-13) | 325 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 593 |
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