 In each year between 2002 and 2016, the mortality rate was higher than the birth rate; in 2016, this resulted in 19 fewer births than deaths.Guardia Lombardi is home to a municipal library (), which was founded in 1982 by Guardiese historian Salvatore Boniello.It hosts cultural events, such as "Le strade della poesia" () and "Paese Mio."