Zola Predosa: 19.516 inhabitants (2026)
ISTAT Code: 037060
44.4922°N, 11.2182°E
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Zola Predosa is a medium-sized municipality in the province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna region. With a population of 19.516 inhabitants and a density of 518 per km², it covers an area of 37.7 km². The average declared income is 31.474 €.
Zola Predosa in numbers: the analysis
Zola Predosa has grown substantially since 1951: from 7,849 inhabitants then to 19,516 in 2026, an increase of 148.6%.
The generational balance is in line with the norm: the ageing index of Zola Predosa is 215 (over-65s per 100 under-14s).
Looking ahead to 2050, projections give Zola Predosa about 21,164 inhabitants, up 8.4% from today.
Among the 55 municipalities of the province of Bologna, Zola Predosa ranks 8 by population.
Population Trend
| Anno | Popolazione |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 19.060 |
| 2020 | 19.087 |
| 2021 | 19.113 |
| 2022 | 19.117 |
| 2023 | 19.242 |
| 2024 | 19.369 |
| 2025 | 19.466 |
| 2026 | 19.516 |
Male/Female Ratio
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 9541 | 48.9% |
| Women | 9975 | 51.1% |
Demographic Statistics
Demographic Indices
Births (recent years)
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 102 |
| 2022 | 139 |
| 2023 | 145 |
| 2024 | 119 |
| 2025 | 139 |
Historical Population (1951-present)
| Anno | Population |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 7849 |
| 1961 | 7311 |
| 1971 | 12.262 |
| 1981 | 14.988 |
| 1991 | 15.665 |
| 2001 | 15.965 |
| 2011 | 18.193 |
| 2019 | 19.060 |
| 2020 | 19.087 |
| 2021 | 19.113 |
| 2022 | 19.117 |
| 2023 | 19.242 |
| 2024 | 19.369 |
| 2025 | 19.466 |
| 2026 | 19.516 |
Marital Status (2025)
| Valore | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.628 | 45.3% |
| Married | 16.736 | 43.0% |
| Divorced | 1880 | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 2688 | 6.9% |
School-Age Population (2026)
Total 0-18 years: 3073
| Valore | |
|---|---|
| Nido (0-2) | 414 |
| Infanzia (3-5) | 421 |
| Primaria (6-10) | 746 |
| Medie (11-13) | 495 |
| Superiori (14-18) | 997 |
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