Barumini (Sardinian: Barùmini) is a town and comune in the Province of Medio Campidano in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Sanluri. It has 1,084 inhabitants.
Barumini borders the municipalities of Gergei, Gesturi, Las Plassas, Tuili, and Villanovafranca.
It is home to Su Nuraxi di Barumini, a Nuraghe complex listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 1,084, of which 51.0% are male, and 49.0% are female. Minors make up 10.4% of the population, and seniors make up 31.5%.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 1,214 | — |
| 1871 | 1,187 | −2.2% |
| 1881 | 1,221 | +2.9% |
| 1901 | 1,118 | −8.4% |
| 1911 | 1,179 | +5.5% |
| 1921 | 1,335 | +13.2% |
| 1931 | 1,445 | +8.2% |
| 1936 | 1,431 | −1.0% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1,685 | +17.7% |
| 1961 | 1,729 | +2.6% |
| 1971 | 1,647 | −4.7% |
| 1981 | 1,516 | −8.0% |
| 1991 | 1,475 | −2.7% |
| 2001 | 1,413 | −4.2% |
| 2011 | 1,310 | −7.3% |
| 2021 | 1,176 | −10.2% |
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 1.3% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Morocco, Belgium, Moldova, Belarus, and Guatemala.
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