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Simala is a small municipality in the province of Oristano, Sardegna region. With a population of 281 inhabitants and a density of 21 per km², it covers an area of 13.2 km². The average declared income is 18.685 €.
Simala in numbers: the analysis
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Simala had 728 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 281 — 61.4% fewer.
Among the 87 municipalities of the province of Oristano, Simala ranks 73 by population.
Compared with the provincial average of Oristano (about 1,687 residents per municipality), Simala is a markedly smaller centre.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 196 inhabitants for Simala: an expected decline of 30.2% from today.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Simala there are 773 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 312 |
| 2020 | 307 |
| 2021 | 296 |
| 2022 | 284 |
| 2023 | 284 |
| 2024 | 293 |
| 2025 | 290 |
| 2026 | 281 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 140 | 49.8% |
| Women | 141 | 50.2% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 728 |
| 1961 | 698 |
| 1971 | 571 |
| 1981 | 522 |
| 1991 | 467 |
| 2001 | 399 |
| 2011 | 357 |
| 2019 | 312 |
| 2020 | 307 |
| 2021 | 296 |
| 2022 | 284 |
| 2023 | 284 |
| 2024 | 293 |
| 2025 | 290 |
| 2026 | 281 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 240 | 41.4% |
| Married | 268 | 46.2% |
| Divorced | 16 | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 56 | 9.7% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 20
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 4 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 1 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 6 |
| Medie (11-13) | 2 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 7 |
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