Bedretto: population and statistics
Bedretto has a population of 116 (2025) across 75.2 km², or 1.5 people per km². It ranks 2,084 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 116 residents
- 75.2 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,774 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Bedretto ranks No. 96 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,124 kWh a year here.
Bedretto in numbers
Where is Bedretto?
Population of Bedretto over time
Bedretto had 108 residents in 2015 and 116 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 101 |
| 2024 | 108 |
| 2025 | 116 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,531 football pitches.
- Its population density is 154.9 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Bedretto
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 | Bedretto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.0% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bedretto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 206 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,925 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.4% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 91.1% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bedretto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.4% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 52.7% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 0 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 2,098 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.9 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,925 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 42,414 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bedretto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 19 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 2,029 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 362.1 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.6% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bedretto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 43 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,039 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 370.7 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.1% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.3% | 20.2% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bedretto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.3% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bedretto
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bedretto?
Bedretto has 116 residents (2025), ranking 2,084 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bedretto?
Bedretto covers 75.2 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Bedretto growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bedretto went from 108 to 116, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Bedretto?
Bedretto is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Leventina (district). Latitude 46.500, longitude 8.517.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Bedretto?
In Bedretto, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bedretto?
In Bedretto, “Establishments” stands at 19 (2024), ranking 2,029 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bedretto?
In Bedretto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,124 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bedretto?
The nearest to Bedretto are Airolo (8.5 km), Realp (11 km), Lavizzara (13 km), Obergoms (13 km), Cevio (14 km).