Alto Malcantone: population and statistics
Alto Malcantone has a population of 1,374 (2025) across 22.1 km², or 62.2 people per km². It ranks 1,242 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,374 residents
- 22.1 km²
- 62 people/km²
- 681 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Alto Malcantone ranks No. 68 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Alto Malcantone, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 132.5 in Alto Malcantone, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,314 kWh a year here.
Alto Malcantone in numbers
Where is Alto Malcantone?
Population of Alto Malcantone over time
Alto Malcantone had 1,421 residents in 2015 and 1,374 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,380 |
| 2021 | 1,377 |
| 2022 | 1,385 |
| 2023 | 1,386 |
| 2024 | 1,390 |
| 2025 | 1,374 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,095 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cademario, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bioggio (2,802 residents), 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Alto Malcantone
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 | Alto Malcantone | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 147 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Alto Malcantone | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,136 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 961 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.5% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 224 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.2% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,701 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.4% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 96 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Alto Malcantone | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.8% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,457 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.1% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 943 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 393 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 73 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,322 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 536.8 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,640 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.3 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,131 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,620 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 449 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Alto Malcantone | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 94 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,301 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 57 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,512 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 41.5 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,737 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.9% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,500 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 290 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Alto Malcantone | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 182 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,664 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 132.5 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,762 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.8% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 847 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.7% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,168 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Alto Malcantone | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.6% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,497 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Alto Malcantone
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alto Malcantone?
Alto Malcantone has 1,374 residents (2025), ranking 1,242 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Alto Malcantone?
Alto Malcantone covers 22.1 km², with a density of 62 people per km².
Is the population of Alto Malcantone growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Alto Malcantone went from 1,421 to 1,374, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Alto Malcantone?
Alto Malcantone is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.033, longitude 8.883.
District heating: what is the figure for Alto Malcantone?
In Alto Malcantone, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Alto Malcantone?
In Alto Malcantone, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 132.5 (2024), ranking 1,762 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Alto Malcantone?
In Alto Malcantone, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,314 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Alto Malcantone?
The nearest to Alto Malcantone are Cademario (1.7 km), Aranno (2.3 km), Manno (2.6 km), Bioggio (2.8 km), Lema (3.2 km).