Collina d'Oro: population and statistics
Collina d'Oro has a population of 4,932 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 714 people per km². It ranks 445 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,932 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 714 people/km²
- 465 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Collina d'Oro ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 78.1% in Collina d'Oro, compared with an average of 72.1% in Ticino and 68.6% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 36.8% in Collina d'Oro, compared with an average of 29.8% in Ticino and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,307 kWh a year here.
Collina d'Oro in numbers
Where is Collina d'Oro?
Population of Collina d'Oro over time
Collina d'Oro had 4,671 residents in 2015 and 4,932 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,604 |
| 2021 | 4,735 |
| 2022 | 4,816 |
| 2023 | 4,893 |
| 2024 | 4,903 |
| 2025 | 4,932 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 968 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Muzzano, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lugano (63,691 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Collina d'Oro
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 | Collina d'Oro | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 548 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Collina d'Oro | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,010 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 371 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,013 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.1% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,111 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.8% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 996 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Collina d'Oro | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.0% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 329 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.9% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 772 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.7% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,558 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 222 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 450 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 535.8 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,641 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 47.0 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 369 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,519 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 875 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Collina d'Oro | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 420 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 333 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 480 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 306 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.3 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 220 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.1% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 92 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.1% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,671 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Collina d'Oro | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,456 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 401 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 498.0 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 495 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.8% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 551 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.7% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 777 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Collina d'Oro | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.8% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 117 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Collina d'Oro
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collina d'Oro?
Collina d'Oro has 4,932 residents (2025), ranking 445 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Collina d'Oro?
Collina d'Oro covers 6.9 km², with a density of 714 people per km².
Is the population of Collina d'Oro growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Collina d'Oro went from 4,671 to 4,932, a change of +5.6%.
Where is Collina d'Oro?
Collina d'Oro is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 45.983, longitude 8.917.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Collina d'Oro?
In Collina d'Oro, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 78.1% (2026), ranking 92 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Collina d'Oro?
In Collina d'Oro, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 36.8% (2025), ranking 117 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Collina d'Oro?
In Collina d'Oro, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,307 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Collina d'Oro?
The nearest to Collina d'Oro are Muzzano (1.6 km), Grancia (2.3 km), Sorengo (2.3 km), Agno (2.3 km), Paradiso (2.6 km).