Santa Sofia: 4033 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 040043
43.9469°N, 11.9080°E
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Santa Sofia is a small municipality in the province of Forlì-Cesena, Emilia-Romagna region. With a population of 4033 inhabitants and a density of 27 per km², it covers an area of 147.8 km². The average declared income is 22.805 €.
Santa Sofia in numbers: the analysis
Among the 30 municipalities of the province of Forlì-Cesena, Santa Sofia ranks 17 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Santa Sofia had 7,651 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 4,033 — 47.3% fewer.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Santa Sofia is 238 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 3,733 inhabitants for Santa Sofia: an expected decline of 7.4% from today.
Compared with the provincial average of Forlì-Cesena (about 13,145 residents per municipality), Santa Sofia is a markedly smaller centre.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4125 |
| 2020 | 4094 |
| 2021 | 4053 |
| 2022 | 4018 |
| 2023 | 4032 |
| 2024 | 4003 |
| 2025 | 4009 |
| 2026 | 4033 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 2016 | 50.0% |
| Women | 2017 | 50.0% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 29 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 7651 |
| 1961 | 6171 |
| 1971 | 4660 |
| 1981 | 4381 |
| 1991 | 4245 |
| 2001 | 4276 |
| 2011 | 4193 |
| 2019 | 4125 |
| 2020 | 4094 |
| 2021 | 4053 |
| 2022 | 4018 |
| 2023 | 4032 |
| 2024 | 4003 |
| 2025 | 4009 |
| 2026 | 4033 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 3558 | 44.4% |
| Married | 3412 | 42.6% |
| Divorced | 388 | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 660 | 8.2% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 620
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 83 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 87 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 154 |
| Medie (11-13) | 114 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 182 |
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