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Vessalico is a small municipality in the province of Imperia, Liguria region. With a population of 279 inhabitants and a density of 27 per km², it covers an area of 10.4 km². The average declared income is 15.790 €.
Vessalico in numbers: the analysis
Compared with the provincial average of Imperia (about 3,180 residents per municipality), Vessalico is a markedly smaller centre.
Among the 66 municipalities of the province of Imperia, Vessalico ranks 55 by population.
The census record tells a story of long decline: in 1951 Vessalico had 500 inhabitants; today (2026) it has 279 — 44.2% fewer.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Vessalico is 187 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Looking ahead to 2050, projections give Vessalico about 333 inhabitants, up 19.4% from today.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 265 |
| 2020 | 245 |
| 2021 | 254 |
| 2022 | 247 |
| 2023 | 257 |
| 2024 | 255 |
| 2025 | 288 |
| 2026 | 279 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 154 | 55.2% |
| Women | 125 | 44.8% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 500 |
| 1961 | 445 |
| 1971 | 383 |
| 1981 | 339 |
| 1991 | 291 |
| 2001 | 297 |
| 2011 | 287 |
| 2019 | 265 |
| 2020 | 245 |
| 2021 | 254 |
| 2022 | 247 |
| 2023 | 257 |
| 2024 | 255 |
| 2025 | 288 |
| 2026 | 279 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 298 | 51.7% |
| Married | 206 | 35.8% |
| Divorced | 34 | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 38 | 6.6% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 40
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 5 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 7 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 13 |
| Medie (11-13) | 6 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 9 |
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