Dalpe: population and statistics
Dalpe has a population of 188 (2025) across 14.6 km², or 12.9 people per km². It ranks 2,044 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 188 residents
- 14.6 km²
- 13 people/km²
- 1,424 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Dalpe ranks No. 95 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Dalpe in numbers
Where is Dalpe?
Population of Dalpe over time
Dalpe had 198 residents in 2015 and 188 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 174 |
| 2021 | 167 |
| 2022 | 177 |
| 2023 | 181 |
| 2024 | 185 |
| 2025 | 188 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,038 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Faido (2,706 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Dalpe
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 | Dalpe | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.8% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Dalpe | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 349 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,704 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.2% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.5% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Dalpe | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 12.9% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.2% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 23 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,908 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,574 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.3 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,975 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,766 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Dalpe | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 17 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 2,045 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 24 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,884 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.7 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.8% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Dalpe | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 29 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,077 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 154.3 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.2% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 20.2% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Dalpe | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.9% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Dalpe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dalpe?
Dalpe has 188 residents (2025), ranking 2,044 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Dalpe?
Dalpe covers 14.6 km², with a density of 13 people per km².
Is the population of Dalpe growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dalpe went from 198 to 188, a change of −5.1%.
Where is Dalpe?
Dalpe is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Leventina (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 8.767.
Jobs: what is the figure for Dalpe?
In Dalpe, “Jobs” stands at 29 (2024), ranking 2,077 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Dalpe?
In Dalpe, “Establishments” stands at 17 (2024), ranking 2,045 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Dalpe?
In Dalpe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Dalpe?
The nearest to Dalpe are Faido (3.2 km), Quinto (7.5 km), Lavizzara (9.7 km), Giornico (11 km), Acquarossa (12 km).