Cevio: population and statistics
Cevio has a population of 1,083 (2025) across 151.3 km², or 7.2 people per km². It ranks 1,412 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,083 residents
- 151.3 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 819 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Cevio ranks No. 72 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 87.2% in Cevio, compared with an average of 62.1% in Ticino and 56.9% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 21.5% in Cevio, compared with an average of 59.8% in Ticino and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,081 kWh a year here.
Cevio in numbers
Where is Cevio?
Population of Cevio over time
Cevio had 1,185 residents in 2015 and 1,083 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,142 |
| 2021 | 1,118 |
| 2022 | 1,110 |
| 2023 | 1,109 |
| 2024 | 1,111 |
| 2025 | 1,083 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,186 football pitches.
- Its population density is 32.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bosco/Gurin, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maggia (2,686 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Cevio
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 | Cevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.8% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 76 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,443 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 797 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 51.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 107 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.8% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,771 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 87.2% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 22 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.5% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,743 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.7% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,730 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 45.2% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 90 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 53 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,529 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 716.7 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,451 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.6 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,382 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,597 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 567 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 155 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 941 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 76 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,342 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.2 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 697 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 47.4% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,761 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.5% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 186 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 725 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 987 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 669.4 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 226 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.8% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 933 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.2% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 473 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.6% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,292 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cevio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cevio?
Cevio has 1,083 residents (2025), ranking 1,412 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cevio?
Cevio covers 151.3 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Cevio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cevio went from 1,185 to 1,083, a change of −8.6%.
Where is Cevio?
Cevio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Vallemaggia (district). Latitude 46.378, longitude 8.542.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Cevio?
In Cevio, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 87.2% (2026), ranking 22 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Cevio?
In Cevio, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 21.5% (2026), ranking 1,743 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cevio?
In Cevio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,081 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cevio?
The nearest to Cevio are Bosco/Gurin (7.6 km), Cerentino (8.7 km), Linescio (9.3 km), Lavizzara (10 km), Campo (Vallemaggia) (11 km).