Arogno: population and statistics
Arogno has a population of 931 (2025) across 8.5 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 1,499 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 931 residents
- 8.5 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 731 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Arogno ranks No. 75 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 5.6% in Arogno, compared with an average of 20.4% in Ticino and 24.6% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 50.7% in Arogno, compared with an average of 72.1% in Ticino and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,204 kWh a year here.
Arogno in numbers
Where is Arogno?
Population of Arogno over time
Arogno had 1,004 residents in 2015 and 931 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 986 |
| 2021 | 968 |
| 2022 | 955 |
| 2023 | 955 |
| 2024 | 938 |
| 2025 | 931 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,195 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bissone, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Paradiso (4,806 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Arogno
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 | Arogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 149 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 714 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,266 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.8% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 111 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.6% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,774 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,064 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.4% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,131 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.1% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 647 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.1% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 816 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,240 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 80 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 971.4 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,143 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,446 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,385 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 479 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,325 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 69 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,400 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.1 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 594 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.7% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,717 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.0% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 114 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 286 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,445 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 307.2 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,137 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.5% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 261 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.0% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,638 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Arogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.6% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,363 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Arogno
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arogno?
Arogno has 931 residents (2025), ranking 1,499 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Arogno?
Arogno covers 8.5 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Arogno growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Arogno went from 1,004 to 931, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Arogno?
Arogno is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 45.967, longitude 8.983.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Arogno?
In Arogno, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 5.6% (2026), ranking 1,774 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Arogno?
In Arogno, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 50.7% (2026), ranking 1,717 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arogno?
In Arogno, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,204 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arogno?
The nearest to Arogno are Bissone (2.3 km), Paradiso (3.2 km), Melide (3.2 km), Grancia (3.9 km), Lugano (5.1 km).