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Taurisano is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Lecce, Puglia region. With a population of 11.059 inhabitants and a density of 455 per km², it covers an area of 24.3 km². The average declared income is 15.133 €.
Taurisano in numbers: the analysis
Taurisano has grown substantially since 1951: from 7,477 inhabitants then to 11,059 in 2026, an increase of 47.9%.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Taurisano is 188 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 9,347 inhabitants for Taurisano: an expected decline of 15.5% from today.
Among the 96 municipalities of the province of Lecce, Taurisano ranks 21 by population.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 11.615 |
| 2020 | 11.546 |
| 2021 | 11.328 |
| 2022 | 11.345 |
| 2023 | 11.298 |
| 2024 | 11.242 |
| 2025 | 11.187 |
| 2026 | 11.059 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 5342 | 48.3% |
| Women | 5717 | 51.7% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 95 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2025 | 69 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 7477 |
| 1961 | 9118 |
| 1971 | 9824 |
| 1981 | 11.498 |
| 1991 | 11.842 |
| 2001 | 12.436 |
| 2011 | 12.643 |
| 2019 | 11.615 |
| 2020 | 11.546 |
| 2021 | 11.328 |
| 2022 | 11.345 |
| 2023 | 11.298 |
| 2024 | 11.242 |
| 2025 | 11.187 |
| 2026 | 11.059 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 9602 | 42.9% |
| Married | 10.716 | 47.9% |
| Divorced | 508 | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1548 | 6.9% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 1859
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 228 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 268 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 459 |
| Medie (11-13) | 296 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 608 |
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