Its 1991–2020 climate normal is a mean annual temperature of 15.6 °C with 1,385 mm of precipitation a year (Copernicus ERA5-Land).
In its wider region (NUTS ITF35), GDP was €24,400 per inhabitant (2023, Eurostat) — a regional figure, not a city value.
This profile reports 25 of the 50 indicators currently tracked for European cities; the rest are not reported for Salerno. Source: official datasets listed in the source registry.
Population & demographics
Population on 1 January, total
#168 of 426 · 61st pct · #26 in Italy
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
#60 of 381 · 84th pct · #11 in Italy
2,153
persons per km2 · 2022
Share of population aged 65 and over
#40 of 386 · 90th pct · #27 in Italy
25.9%
of population · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Population on 1 January, total
Salerno: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 128,136. Higher than 258 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
Salerno: Population on 1 January, total in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 128,136 Higher than 258 of 426 records in the same comparison group Median 104,735
Population density (population divided by GISCO area)
Salerno: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 2,153. Higher than 321 of 381 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 28 to 9,215; median 1,069.
28
9,215
median 1,069
Salerno: Population density (population divided by GISCO area) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 2,153 Higher than 321 of 381 records in the same comparison group Median 1,069
Share of population aged 65 and over
Salerno: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 25.9%. Higher than 346 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%
Salerno: Share of population aged 65 and over in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 25.9% Higher than 346 of 386 records in the same comparison group Median 20.9%
Climate (ERA5-Land normals)
Salerno climate by month Salerno monthly 1991-2020 normals. Temperature 8.4°C to 24.4°C; warmest Aug, coldest Jan. Precipitation up to 225mm per month.
25 400 20 300 15 200 10 100 5 0
°C
mm
J F M A M J J A S O N D
● mean temperature (°C, left) · ▮ precipitation (mm, right) Salerno monthly climate normals Month Temp Precip Jan 8.4°C 155mm Feb 8.4°C 137mm Mar 10.4°C 134mm Apr 13.1°C 113mm May 17.0°C 79mm Jun 21.1°C 37mm Jul 23.8°C 23mm Aug 24.4°C 29mm Sep 20.6°C 107mm Oct 17.1°C 156mm Nov 13.1°C 225mm Dec 9.6°C 190mm
ERA5-Land 1991–2020 normals.
Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#74 of 601 · 88th pct · #27 in Italy
15.6
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#67 of 601 · 89th pct · #19 in Italy
8.4
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
#115 of 601 · 81st pct · #55 in Italy
23.8
°C · centroid · 1991-2020
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
ERA5-Land reanalysis total precipitation at the city centroid grid cell; not station weather.
#27 of 601 · 96th pct · #7 in Italy
1,385
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.
#115 of 601 · 81st pct · #33 in Italy
181
W per m2 · centroid · 1991-2020
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Salerno: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 15.6. Higher than 527 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
Salerno: Mean annual air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 15.6 Higher than 527 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 10.6
Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Salerno: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 8.4. Higher than 534 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
Salerno: Mean January air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 8.4 Higher than 534 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 2.6
Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal)
Salerno: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 23.8. Higher than 485 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
Salerno: Mean July air temperature (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 23.8 Higher than 485 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 19.3
Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal)
Salerno: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 1,385. Higher than 574 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 261 to 2,516; median 816.
261
2,516
median 816
Salerno: Mean annual precipitation (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 1,385 Higher than 574 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 816
Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal)
Salerno: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 181. Higher than 486 of 601 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 96 to 230; median 136.
96
230
median 136
Salerno: Mean surface solar radiation downwards (1991-2020 normal) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 181 Higher than 486 of 601 records in the same comparison group Median 136
Air quality (EEA annualized)
Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#136 of 329 · 58th pct · #38 in Italy
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
#118 of 298 · 60th pct · #37 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Salerno: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 17. Higher than 192 of 329 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 35; median 16.
5
35
median 16
Salerno: Annual mean NO2 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 17 Higher than 192 of 329 records in the same comparison group Median 16
Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages
Salerno: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 11. Higher than 180 of 298 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 3 to 22; median 9.
3
22
median 9
Salerno: Annual mean PM2.5 concentration from EEA monthly city averages in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 11 Higher than 180 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.
#95 of 288 · 67th pct · #19 in Italy
11.2%
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.
#235 of 411 · 43rd pct · #25 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Unemployment rate
Salerno: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 11.2%. Higher than 193 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%
Salerno: Unemployment rate in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 11.2% Higher than 193 of 288 records in the same comparison group Median 7.8%
Total employment/jobs (workplace based)
Salerno: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 45,194. Higher than 176 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
Salerno: Total employment/jobs (workplace based) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 45,194 Higher than 176 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.
#336 of 366 · 8th pct · #63 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.
#95 of 400 · 76th pct · #13 in Italy
14
deaths per 1000 residents · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Crude birth rate
Salerno: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 6. Higher than 29 of 366 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 4 to 24; median 8.
4
24
median 8
Salerno: Crude birth rate in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 6 Higher than 29 of 366 records in the same comparison group Median 8
Crude death rate
Salerno: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 14. Higher than 303 of 400 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 5 to 20; median 12.
5
20
median 12
Salerno: Crude death rate in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 14 Higher than 303 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.
#57 of 247 · 77th pct · #56 in Italy
615
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.
#53 of 358 · 85th pct · #25 in Italy
1
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.
#319 of 328 · 3rd pct · #62 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of registered cars per 1000 population
Salerno: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 615. Higher than 190 of 247 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 272 to 4,237; median 479.
272
4,237
median 479
Salerno: Number of registered cars per 1000 population in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 615 Higher than 190 of 247 records in the same comparison group Median 479
People killed in road accidents per 10000 population
Salerno: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 1. Higher than 303 of 358 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 2; median 0.
0
2
median 0
Salerno: People killed in road accidents per 10000 population in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 1 Higher than 303 of 358 records in the same comparison group Median 0
Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes)
Salerno: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 3. Higher than 9 of 328 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 0 to 1,073,473; median 138.
0
1,073,473
median 138
Salerno: Length of bicycle network (dedicated cycle paths and lanes) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 3 Higher than 9 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
#49 of 92 · 47th pct · #41 in Italy
265,473
nights / year · 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents
#43 of 78 · 45th pct · #43 in Italy
153,045
nights / year · 2022
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents
#39 of 78 · 50th pct · #39 in Italy
112,428
nights / year · 2022
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments
Salerno: Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 265,473. Higher than 43 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
Salerno: Total nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 265,473 Higher than 43 of 92 records in the same comparison group Median 294,774
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents
Salerno: Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 153,045. Higher than 35 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
Salerno: Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by residents in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 153,045 Higher than 35 of 78 records in the same comparison group Median 177,863
Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents
Salerno: Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 112,428. Higher than 39 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
Salerno: Nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments by non-residents in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 112,428 Higher than 39 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.
#113 of 226 · 50th pct · #39 in Italy
62,072
visits per year · 2022
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Library distribution points where reported; not library visits or service quality.
#166 of 425 · 58th pct · #37 in Italy
Compare with same-grain records from the same year Number of museum visitors per year
Salerno: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 62,072. Higher than 113 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
Salerno: Number of museum visitors per year in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 62,072 Higher than 113 of 226 records in the same comparison group Median 60,998
Number of public libraries (all distribution points)
Salerno: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain Salerno: 10. Higher than 246 of 425 reporting records in the same comparison group. Range 1 to 336; median 8.
1
336
median 8
Salerno: Number of public libraries (all distribution points) in the same year and geography grain
Salerno 10 Higher than 246 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
€24,400
EUR per inhabitant · ITF35 · 2023
Life expectancy at birth, both sexes
Common questions What is the population of Salerno? Salerno had a population of 128,136 on 1 January 2022 (Eurostat city figure), the 168th largest of the 426 reporting city records in the same year.
What is the climate of Salerno? Its 1991–2020 ERA5-Land normal is a mean annual temperature of 15.6 °C (January 8.4 °C, July 23.8 °C) with 1,385 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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