Bioggio: population and statistics
Bioggio has a population of 2,802 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 467 people per km². It ranks 767 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,802 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 467 people/km²
- 305 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Bioggio ranks No. 32 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Bioggio, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,572 in Bioggio, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,371 kWh a year here.
Bioggio in numbers
Where is Bioggio?
Population of Bioggio over time
Bioggio had 2,632 residents in 2015 and 2,802 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,689 |
| 2021 | 2,656 |
| 2022 | 2,737 |
| 2023 | 2,791 |
| 2024 | 2,801 |
| 2025 | 2,802 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 840 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cademario, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Agno (4,582 residents), 1.7 km away.
All indicators for Bioggio
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 | Bioggio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 788 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bioggio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,690 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 706 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.0% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 861 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.0% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 915 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.1% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 981 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bioggio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.3% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 714 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.1% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 559 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,135 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 179 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 605 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,996 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 45 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 46.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 374 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,577 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 178 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bioggio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 399 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 358 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 473 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 309 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 168.8 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 29 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 82.9% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 30 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 11.4% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,790 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bioggio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,406 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 225 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,572 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 21 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.2% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 578 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.7% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 733 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bioggio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.2% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 663 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bioggio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bioggio?
Bioggio has 2,802 residents (2025), ranking 767 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bioggio?
Bioggio covers 6.0 km², with a density of 467 people per km².
Is the population of Bioggio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bioggio went from 2,632 to 2,802, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Bioggio?
Bioggio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.014, longitude 8.908.
District heating: what is the figure for Bioggio?
In Bioggio, “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 Bioggio?
In Bioggio, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,572 (2024), ranking 21 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bioggio?
In Bioggio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,371 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bioggio?
The nearest to Bioggio are Cademario (1.2 km), Agno (1.7 km), Vezia (2.0 km), Muzzano (2.1 km), Manno (2.2 km).