Aranno: population and statistics
Aranno has a population of 348 (2025) across 2.6 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 1,929 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 348 residents
- 2.6 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 655 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Aranno ranks No. 91 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,395 kWh a year here.
Aranno in numbers
Where is Aranno?
Population of Aranno over time
Aranno had 348 residents in 2015 and 348 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 354 |
| 2021 | 356 |
| 2022 | 361 |
| 2023 | 350 |
| 2024 | 351 |
| 2025 | 348 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 363 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lema (2,667 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aranno
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 | Aranno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.5% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Aranno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 262 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,832 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 47.0% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.5% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.7% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Aranno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.5% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.5% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.1% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 27 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,859 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 894.6 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.6 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,018 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,431 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Aranno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 23 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 15 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,985 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 43.1 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Aranno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 45 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,037 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 129.3 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.1% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Aranno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.7% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aranno
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aranno?
Aranno has 348 residents (2025), ranking 1,929 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aranno?
Aranno covers 2.6 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Aranno growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aranno went from 348 to 348, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Aranno?
Aranno is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.017, longitude 8.867.
Jobs: what is the figure for Aranno?
In Aranno, “Jobs” stands at 45 (2024), ranking 2,037 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Aranno?
In Aranno, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.6 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,018 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aranno?
In Aranno, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,395 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aranno?
The nearest to Aranno are Lema (0.9 km), Cademario (2.2 km), Alto Malcantone (2.3 km), Vernate (2.3 km), Bioggio (3.2 km).