Airolo: population and statistics
Airolo has a population of 1,443 (2025) across 94.3 km², or 15.3 people per km². It ranks 1,198 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,443 residents
- 94.3 km²
- 15 people/km²
- 1,273 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Airolo ranks No. 64 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 3.8% in Airolo, compared with an average of 20.4% in Ticino and 24.6% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 23,555 kWh/inh. in Airolo, compared with an average of 9,438 kWh/inh. in Ticino and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,362 kWh a year here.
Airolo in numbers
Where is Airolo?
Population of Airolo over time
Airolo had 1,576 residents in 2015 and 1,443 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,476 |
| 2021 | 1,433 |
| 2022 | 1,432 |
| 2023 | 1,464 |
| 2024 | 1,452 |
| 2025 | 1,443 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,214 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Quinto, 6.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Faido (2,706 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Airolo
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 | Airolo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.4% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 119 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Airolo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,576 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 750 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 45.5% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 171 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.8% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,798 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.0% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 989 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Airolo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.7% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,532 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.2% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,716 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.9% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 353 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 496 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 49 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,156 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 886 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.0 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 590 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,555 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 42 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Airolo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 140 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,010 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 106 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,119 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.5 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 612 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.7% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,591 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.8% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 339 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Airolo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 863 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 896 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 598.1 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 320 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.1% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,024 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.5% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 457 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Airolo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.2% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 379 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Airolo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Airolo?
Airolo has 1,443 residents (2025), ranking 1,198 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Airolo?
Airolo covers 94.3 km², with a density of 15 people per km².
Is the population of Airolo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Airolo went from 1,576 to 1,443, a change of −8.4%.
Where is Airolo?
Airolo is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Leventina (district). Latitude 46.533, longitude 8.617.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Airolo?
In Airolo, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 3.8% (2026), ranking 1,798 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Airolo?
In Airolo, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 23,555 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 42 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Airolo?
In Airolo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,362 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Airolo?
The nearest to Airolo are Quinto (6.6 km), Bedretto (8.5 km), Andermatt (9.8 km), Hospental (10 km), Realp (11 km).