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Lecce in figures

A profile of Lecce from official statistics: 12 figures in 3 sections, each with its period, its change from a year earlier, its rank among similar places where a ranking exists, and its source.

Figures last updated on 2026-10-12.

People

Population in Lecce was 764,491 in 2025, down 0.4% from 2024, and the 22nd highest of 107 areas in Italy.

Population764,4912025Down 0.4% from 2024The 22nd highest of 107 areas in Italy
Natural change rate-6.2 per 1,000 inhabitants2024Unchanged from 2023Tied for the 40th lowest of 107 areas in Italy
Median age50 years2025Up 0.5 years from 2024Tied for the 44th highest of 107 areas in Italy
Population aged 65 and over26.5%2025Up 0.4 percentage points from 2024
Population density275.1 inhabitants per km²2024Down 0.4% from 2023
Net migration including statistical adjustment1,9962024Compared with 807 in 2023
760K780K800K820K20012005200920132017202120252001: 790,352 persons2002: 787,657 persons2003: 790,170 persons2004: 793,043 persons2005: 797,683 persons2006: 800,384 persons2007: 803,154 persons2008: 807,270 persons2009: 809,901 persons2010: 812,271 persons2011: 814,923 persons2012: 815,462 persons2013: 812,490 persons2014: 808,602 persons2015: 804,812 persons2016: 800,949 persons2017: 796,925 persons2018: 791,902 persons2019: 786,408 persons2020: 782,165 persons2021: 776,230 persons2022: 775,348 persons2023: 771,230 persons2024: 767,231 persons2025: 764,491 persons
Population, 2001 to 2025. persons. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3); Eurostat, European Commission, Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens); Eurostat, European Commission, Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). Population and demography statistics and rankings

Economy

GDP (euros) in Lecce was €16.85 billion in 2023, up 8.1% from 2022, and the 31st highest of 107 areas in Italy.

Gross domestic product (GDP)€16.85 billion2023Up 8.1% from 2022The 31st highest of 107 areas in Italy
GDP per capita€21,9002023Up 8.4% from 2022Tied for the 12th lowest of 107 areas in Italy
GDP per capita in PPS (EU27 = 100)59%2023Up 1 percentage point from 2022Tied for the 12th lowest of 107 areas in Italy
8,00010K12K14K16K18K20002004200820122016202020232000: 9,676 EUR million2001: 10,635 EUR million2002: 11,066 EUR million2003: 11,620 EUR million2004: 11,937 EUR million2005: 12,332 EUR million2006: 12,784 EUR million2007: 12,965 EUR million2008: 12,436 EUR million2009: 12,344 EUR million2010: 12,408 EUR million2011: 12,581 EUR million2012: 12,647 EUR million2013: 12,357 EUR million2014: 12,511 EUR million2015: 12,850 EUR million2016: 12,818 EUR million2017: 13,054 EUR million2018: 13,405 EUR million2019: 13,681 EUR million2020: 12,843 EUR million2021: 14,365 EUR million2022: 15,587 EUR million2023: 16,848 EUR million
Gross domestic product (GDP), 2000 to 2023. EUR million. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp); Eurostat, European Commission, GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). Economy statistics and rankings

Business and tourism

Nights spent in tourist accommodation in Lecce were 7.5 million in 2025, up 29.2% from 2024, and the 14th highest of 107 areas in Italy.

Nights spent in tourist accommodation7.5 million2025Up 29.2% from 2024The 14th highest of 107 areas in Italy
Nights spent in tourist accommodation by non-residents (foreign guests)2.29 million2025Up 35% from 2024The 28th highest of 107 areas in Italy
Guest nights in short-stay rentals booked through online platforms2.78 million2025Up 14.3% from 2024The 11th highest of 107 areas in Italy
3M4M5M6M7M8M2020202120222023202420252020: 3,410,169 count2021: 4,619,098 count2022: 5,082,851 count2023: 5,387,364 count2024: 5,800,442 count2025: 7,496,488 count
Nights spent in tourist accommodation, 2020 to 2025. count. Source: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2).

Sources: Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2); Eurostat, European Commission, Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). Companies statistics and rankings

Sources and citations

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  1. Eurostat. Population on 1 January by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanaggr3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanaggr3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  2. Eurostat. Population change, crude rate of natural change of population, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  3. Eurostat. Population structure indicators by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_pjanind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_pjanind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  4. Eurostat. Population density by NUTS 3 region (demo_r_d3dens). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_d3dens/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  5. Eurostat. Population change, net migration plus statistical adjustment, by NUTS 2 and 3 region (demo_r_gind3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/demo_r_gind3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  6. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  7. Eurostat. GDP at current market prices by NUTS 3 region, EUR per inhabitant (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  8. Eurostat. GDP per inhabitant in PPS, EU27 = 100, by NUTS 3 region (nama_10r_3gdp). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/nama_10r_3gdp/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  9. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 2 and 3 region (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  10. Eurostat. Nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments by NUTS 3 region, non-residents (foreign country of residence), hotels, holiday accommodation and campsites (tour_occ_nin2). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_occ_nin2/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.
  11. Eurostat. Guest nights spent at short-stay accommodation offered via online platforms by NUTS 3 region, residents and non-residents (tour_ce_oan3). https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/databrowser/view/tour_ce_oan3/default/table. Retrieved 2026-10-12.

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