Acquarossa: population and statistics
Acquarossa has a population of 1,781 (2025) across 61.8 km², or 28.8 people per km². It ranks 1,039 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,781 residents
- 61.8 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 754 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Acquarossa ranks No. 51 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 65.1% in Acquarossa, compared with an average of 20.3% in Ticino and 22.4% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 19.1% in Acquarossa, compared with an average of 59.8% in Ticino and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,306 kWh a year here.
Acquarossa in numbers
Where is Acquarossa?
Population of Acquarossa over time
Acquarossa had 1,856 residents in 2015 and 1,781 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,807 |
| 2021 | 1,827 |
| 2022 | 1,831 |
| 2023 | 1,823 |
| 2024 | 1,796 |
| 2025 | 1,781 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,653 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Serravalle, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Faido (2,706 residents), 10 km away.
All indicators for Acquarossa
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Acquarossa | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.9% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 74 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Acquarossa | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,318 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 518 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 65.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 21 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.4% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,778 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 87.0% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 27 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Acquarossa | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 19.1% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,765 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.7% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,674 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 42.9% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 102 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 845 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 147 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 745 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,299 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 711 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.7 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 685 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,693 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 170 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Acquarossa | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 209 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 735 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 134 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 983 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.2 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 559 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.9% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 970 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.1% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 891 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Acquarossa | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 833 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 912 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 467.7 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 567 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.6% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 667 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,120 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Acquarossa | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.9% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,422 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Acquarossa
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Acquarossa?
Acquarossa has 1,781 residents (2025), ranking 1,039 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Acquarossa?
Acquarossa covers 61.8 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Acquarossa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Acquarossa went from 1,856 to 1,781, a change of −4.0%.
Where is Acquarossa?
Acquarossa is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Blenio (district). Latitude 46.460, longitude 8.927.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Acquarossa?
In Acquarossa, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 65.1% (2026), ranking 21 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Acquarossa?
In Acquarossa, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 19.1% (2026), ranking 1,765 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Acquarossa?
In Acquarossa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,306 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Acquarossa?
The nearest to Acquarossa are Serravalle (6.4 km), Giornico (8.1 km), Blenio (8.3 km), Faido (10 km), Personico (10 km).