Cureglia: population and statistics
Cureglia has a population of 1,484 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 694 people per km². It ranks 1,180 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,484 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 694 people/km²
- 444 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Cureglia ranks No. 63 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 75.4% in Cureglia, compared with an average of 72.1% in Ticino and 68.6% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 3.5% in Cureglia, compared with an average of 11.5% in Ticino and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,393 kWh a year here.
Cureglia in numbers
Where is Cureglia?
Population of Cureglia over time
Cureglia had 1,354 residents in 2015 and 1,484 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,434 |
| 2021 | 1,432 |
| 2022 | 1,487 |
| 2023 | 1,489 |
| 2024 | 1,483 |
| 2025 | 1,484 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 300 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Comano, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Canobbio (2,403 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cureglia
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 | Cureglia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 459 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cureglia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 775 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,209 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.8% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.0% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 984 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.9% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,247 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cureglia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.5% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 347 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.4% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 868 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.5% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,575 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,383 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 93 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,146 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 765.7 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,404 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.1 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,476 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,446 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,287 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cureglia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,201 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 118 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,055 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.5 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 455 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.4% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 177 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.2% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,526 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cureglia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 320 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,397 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 215.6 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,508 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.8% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 359 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.4% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,131 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cureglia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.1% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 973 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cureglia
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cureglia?
Cureglia has 1,484 residents (2025), ranking 1,180 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cureglia?
Cureglia covers 2.1 km², with a density of 694 people per km².
Is the population of Cureglia growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cureglia went from 1,354 to 1,484, a change of +9.6%.
Where is Cureglia?
Cureglia is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.033, longitude 8.950.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Cureglia?
In Cureglia, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 75.4% (2026), ranking 177 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Cureglia?
In Cureglia, “Wood heating systems” stands at 3.5% (2026), ranking 1,575 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cureglia?
In Cureglia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,393 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cureglia?
The nearest to Cureglia are Comano (0.0 km), Cadempino (1.3 km), Canobbio (1.3 km), Massagno (1.9 km), Porza (1.9 km).