Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 17.4 °C with 678 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS ITF45), GDP was €21,900 per inhabitant (2023, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 26 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Lecce. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#245 of 426 · 42nd pct · #42 in Italy
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#315 of 381 · 17th pct · #58 in Italy
402
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#48 of 386 · 87th pct · #33 in Italy
25.4%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Lecce: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 94,783. Higher than 181 of 426 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 38,669 to 3,677,472; median 104,735.
38,669
3,677,472
median 104,735
Lecce: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 94,783 Higher than 181 of 426 records in the same comparison group Median 104,735
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Lecce: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 402. Higher than 66 of 381 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 28 to 9,215; median 1,069.
28
9,215
median 1,069
Lecce: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 402 Higher than 66 of 381 records in the same comparison group Median 1,069
Share of population aged 65 and over
Lecce: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 25.4%. Higher than 337 of 386 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 9.1% to 32.5%; median 20.9%.
9.1%
32.5%
median 20.9%
Lecce: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 25.4% Higher than 337 of 386 records in the same comparison group Median 20.9%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Lecce climate by month Lecce monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature 9.6°C to 26.8°C; warmest Aug, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 96mm per month.
30 100 25 80 20 60 15 40 10 20 5 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Lecce monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan 9.6°C 66mm Feb 9.9°C 62mm Mar 11.9°C 67mm Apr 14.7°C 58mm May 19.2°C 43mm Jun 23.9°C 23mm Jul 26.6°C 18mm Aug 26.8°C 21mm Sep 22.6°C 64mm Oct 18.5°C 89mm Nov 14.5°C 96mm Dec 10.9°C 72mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#28 of 601 · 95th pct · #4 in Italy
17.4
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#44 of 601 · 93rd pct · #7 in Italy
9.6
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#20 of 601 · 97th pct · #3 in Italy
26.6
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#474 of 601 · 21st pct · #63 in Italy
678
mm per year · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land mean surface solar radiation; this is irradiance, NOT sunshine hours.
#79 of 601 · 87th pct · #15 in Italy
189
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Lecce: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 17.4. Higher than 573 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3 to 24.5; median 10.6.
1.3
24.5
median 10.6
Lecce: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 17.4 Higher than 573 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Lecce: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 9.6. Higher than 557 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range -9.3 to 13.5; median 2.6.
-9.3
13.5
median 2.6
Lecce: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 9.6 Higher than 557 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Lecce: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 26.6. Higher than 581 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 12.5 to 38.1; median 19.3.
12.5
38.1
median 19.3
Lecce: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 26.6 Higher than 581 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Lecce: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 678. Higher than 127 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Lecce: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 678 Higher than 127 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Lecce: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 189. Higher than 522 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Lecce: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 189 Higher than 522 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#139 of 329 · 58th pct · #39 in Italy
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#126 of 281 · 55th pct · #19 in Italy
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#145 of 298 · 51st pct · #44 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Lecce: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 17. Higher than 190 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Lecce: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 17 Higher than 190 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Lecce: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 53. Higher than 155 of 281 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 33 to 81; median 52.
33
81
median 52
Lecce: Annual mean O3 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 53 Higher than 155 of 281 records in the same comparison group Median 52
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Lecce: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 10. Higher than 153 of 298 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3 to 22; median 9.
3
22
median 9
Lecce: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 10 Higher than 153 of 298 records in the same comparison group Median 9
Unemployment rate
Eurostat city or greater-city unemployment rate for the stated year; national definitions and observation flags still apply.
#83 of 288 · 71st pct · #15 in Italy
11.9%
of population · 2022
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Workplace-based jobs reported for the Eurostat city or greater-city geography; not employed residents or job openings.
#269 of 411 · 35th pct · #33 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Lecce: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 11.9%. Higher than 205 of 288 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1.3% to 33.0%; median 7.8%.
1.3%
33.0%
median 7.8%
Lecce: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 11.9% Higher than 205 of 288 records in the same comparison group Median 7.8%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Lecce: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 39,343. Higher than 142 of 411 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 8,769 to 2,091,000; median 54,000.
8,769
2,091,000
median 54,000
Lecce: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 39,343 Higher than 142 of 411 records in the same comparison group Median 54,000
Crude birth rate
Annual live births per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; not a fertility rate.
#324 of 366 · 11th pct · #57 in Italy
6
births per 1000 residents · 2022
Crude death rate
Annual deaths per 1000 residents for the reported Eurostat geography; age structure strongly affects comparisons.
#141 of 400 · 65th pct · #32 in Italy
13
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Lecce: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 6. Higher than 42 of 366 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4 to 24; median 8.
4
24
median 8
Lecce: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 6 Higher than 42 of 366 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Crude death rate
Lecce: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 13. Higher than 259 of 400 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 20; median 12.
5
20
median 12
Lecce: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 13 Higher than 259 of 400 records in the same comparison group Median 12
Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Registered cars per resident, not congestion, traffic speed or household car access.
#13 of 247 · 95th pct · #12 in Italy
710
cars per 1000 population · 2022
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Small annual rates can be volatile; do not present as a full traffic-safety score.
#122 of 358 · 65th pct · #50 in Italy
0
deaths per 10000 population · 2022
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Reported Eurostat infrastructure length; not a cycling-mode-share or safety measure.
#242 of 328 · 26th pct · #31 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Lecce: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 710. Higher than 234 of 247 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 272 to 4,237; median 479.
272
4,237
median 479
Lecce: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 710 Higher than 234 of 247 records in the same comparison group Median 479
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Lecce: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 0. Higher than 232 of 358 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 2; median 0.
0
2
median 0
Lecce: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 0 Higher than 232 of 358 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Lecce: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 37. Higher than 86 of 328 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1,073,473; median 138.
0
1,073,473
median 138
Lecce: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 37 Higher than 86 of 328 records in the same comparison group Median 138
Country price context (PPP)
Country price level index for GDP
96
EU27_2020=100 · IT · 2024
Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments
#26 of 92 · 72nd pct · #24 in Italy
694,026
nights / year · 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents
#23 of 78 · 71st pct · #23 in Italy
401,129
nights / year · 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents
#20 of 78 · 74th pct · #20 in Italy
292,897
nights / year · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments
Lecce: Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 694,026. Higher than 66 of 92 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 29,246,038; median 294,774.
0
29,246,038
median 294,774
Lecce: Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 694,026 Higher than 66 of 92 records in the same comparison group Median 294,774
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents
Lecce: Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 401,129. Higher than 55 of 78 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 11,647 to 10,408,868; median 177,863.
11,647
10,408,868
median 177,863
Lecce: Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 401,129 Higher than 55 of 78 records in the same comparison group Median 177,863
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents
Lecce: Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 292,897. Higher than 58 of 78 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3,119 to 18,837,170; median 108,214.
3,119
18,837,170
median 108,214
Lecce: Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 292,897 Higher than 58 of 78 records in the same comparison group Median 108,214
Number of museum visitors per year
Museum visitor count where reported; not a count of museums or all cultural visits.
#73 of 226 · 68th pct · #27 in Italy
131,764
visits per year · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#180 of 425 · 54th pct · #42 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of museum visitors per year
Lecce: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 131,764. Higher than 153 of 226 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 23,305,990; median 60,998.
0
23,305,990
median 60,998
Lecce: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 131,764 Higher than 153 of 226 records in the same comparison group Median 60,998
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Lecce: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Lecce: 9. Higher than 231 of 425 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 336; median 8.
1
336
median 8
Lecce: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Lecce 9 Higher than 231 of 425 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Regional context (NUTS) Values describe the city's NUTS region, not the city itself
Regional GDP per inhabitant
€21,900
EUR per inhabitant · ITF45 · 2023
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Lecce? Lecce had a population of 94,783 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat city figure), the 245th largest of the 426 reporting city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Lecce? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 17.4 °C (January 9.6 °C, July 26.6 °C) with 678 mm of precipitation a year. This is reanalysis, not station weather.
Not reported for this city: Housing & living costs, Education, Resident perception survey. Eurostat Urban Audit coverage is voluntary, so some indicators are unavailable for some cities.
Eurostat flags: b = break in time series
Every figure is an official indicator with its source linked. Ranks compare only records with the same reference year and geography grain. See the methodology .
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