Gambarogno: population and statistics
Gambarogno has a population of 4,977 (2025) across 51.8 km², or 96.1 people per km². It ranks 438 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,977 residents
- 51.8 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 573 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Gambarogno ranks No. 13 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 1,030 kWh a year here.
Gambarogno in numbers
Where is Gambarogno?
Population of Gambarogno over time
Gambarogno had 5,136 residents in 2015 and 4,977 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,163 |
| 2021 | 5,115 |
| 2022 | 5,076 |
| 2023 | 5,086 |
| 2024 | 5,024 |
| 2025 | 4,977 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,255 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Locarno (16,463 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,120 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gambarogno
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 | Gambarogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.2% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 131 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gambarogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,824 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 123 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.7% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 882 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.0% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,599 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.0% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,041 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gambarogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.3% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,198 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.1% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,038 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.2% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 575 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,304 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 418 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,773 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 338 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 81.1 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 140 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,293 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 191 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gambarogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 555 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 251 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 552 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 263 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.9 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 131 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.1% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 992 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gambarogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,778 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 353 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 558.2 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 376 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.3% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,053 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.4% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 358 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gambarogno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.2% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 615 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gambarogno
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gambarogno?
Gambarogno has 4,977 residents (2025), ranking 438 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gambarogno?
Gambarogno covers 51.8 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Gambarogno growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gambarogno went from 5,136 to 4,977, a change of −3.1%.
Where is Gambarogno?
Gambarogno is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.134, longitude 8.833.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Gambarogno?
In Gambarogno, “Dwellings” stands at 6,824 (2026), ranking 123 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gambarogno?
In Gambarogno, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 418 (2026), ranking 128 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gambarogno?
In Gambarogno, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 1,030 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gambarogno?
The nearest to Gambarogno are Locarno (4.4 km), Muralto (4.5 km), Ascona (5.4 km), Tenero-Contra (5.6 km), Brione sopra Minusio (5.6 km).