Cadempino: population and statistics
Cadempino has a population of 1,601 (2025) across 0.8 km², or 2,107 people per km². It ranks 1,123 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,601 residents
- 0.8 km²
- 2,107 people/km²
- 309 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Cadempino ranks No. 58 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,585 in Cadempino, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 85.8% in Cadempino, compared with an average of 72.1% in Ticino and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,375 kWh a year here.
Cadempino in numbers
Where is Cadempino?
Population of Cadempino over time
Cadempino had 1,529 residents in 2015 and 1,601 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,521 |
| 2021 | 1,508 |
| 2022 | 1,501 |
| 2023 | 1,580 |
| 2024 | 1,585 |
| 2025 | 1,601 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 106 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Manno, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Massagno (6,976 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,500 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cadempino
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 | Cadempino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 982 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cadempino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 829 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,161 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.0% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,563 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.4% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 639 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.3% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,554 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cadempino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.0% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 328 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.7% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 988 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,420 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,083 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 97 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,111 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,570 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 468 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.9 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,295 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,688 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,040 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cadempino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 815 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 261 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 579 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 163.0 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 31 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 85.8% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 17 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 11.5% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,787 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cadempino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,538 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 384 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,585 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 19 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.6% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 747 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.4% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 541 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cadempino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.5% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 321 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cadempino
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cadempino?
Cadempino has 1,601 residents (2025), ranking 1,123 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cadempino?
Cadempino covers 0.8 km², with a density of 2,107 people per km².
Is the population of Cadempino growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cadempino went from 1,529 to 1,601, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Cadempino?
Cadempino is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.033, longitude 8.933.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cadempino?
In Cadempino, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,585 (2024), ranking 19 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Cadempino?
In Cadempino, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 85.8% (2026), ranking 17 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cadempino?
In Cadempino, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,375 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cadempino?
The nearest to Cadempino are Manno (1.3 km), Comano (1.3 km), Cureglia (1.3 km), Vezia (1.9 km), Lamone (1.9 km).