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All demographic data for Vernole: population, births, deaths, balances and historical trends.
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Vernole is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Lecce, Puglia region. With a population of 6522 inhabitants and a density of 109 per km², it covers an area of 59.7 km². The average declared income is 18.753 €.
Vernole in numbers: the analysis
Vernole has grown substantially since 1951: from 6,063 inhabitants then to 6,522 in 2026, an increase of 7.6%.
The ageing index is one of the starkest signals: in Vernole there are 319 residents over 65 for every 100 under 14, well above the national average.
Demographic projections to 2050 estimate about 5,105 inhabitants for Vernole: an expected decline of 21.7% from today.
Among the 96 municipalities of the province of Lecce, Vernole ranks 39 by population.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7005 |
| 2020 | 6941 |
| 2021 | 6784 |
| 2022 | 6774 |
| 2023 | 6729 |
| 2024 | 6646 |
| 2025 | 6559 |
| 2026 | 6522 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 3110 | 47.7% |
| Women | 3412 | 52.3% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 17 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 6063 |
| 1961 | 6481 |
| 1971 | 6982 |
| 1981 | 7693 |
| 1991 | 7792 |
| 2001 | 7592 |
| 2011 | 7296 |
| 2019 | 7005 |
| 2020 | 6941 |
| 2021 | 6784 |
| 2022 | 6774 |
| 2023 | 6729 |
| 2024 | 6646 |
| 2025 | 6559 |
| 2026 | 6522 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 5462 | 41.6% |
| Married | 6144 | 46.8% |
| Divorced | 348 | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1164 | 8.9% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 888
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 99 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 95 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 234 |
| Medie (11-13) | 160 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 300 |
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