Grancia: population and statistics
Grancia has a population of 457 (2025) across 0.6 km², or 762 people per km². It ranks 1,848 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 457 residents
- 0.6 km²
- 762 people/km²
- 451 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Grancia ranks No. 87 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,188 kWh a year here.
Grancia in numbers
Where is Grancia?
Population of Grancia over time
Grancia had 519 residents in 2015 and 457 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 477 |
| 2021 | 479 |
| 2022 | 473 |
| 2023 | 455 |
| 2024 | 468 |
| 2025 | 457 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 84 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Collina d'Oro (4,932 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,752 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grancia
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 | Grancia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Grancia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 244 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,866 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.6% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.2% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.2% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Grancia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.6% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.8% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 20 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,939 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,585 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.1 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,411 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,389 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Grancia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 110 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,177 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 84 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,275 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 183.8 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.4% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.5% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Grancia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,159 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 748 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2,536 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.9% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.8% | 20.2% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Grancia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 33.7% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grancia
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grancia?
Grancia has 457 residents (2025), ranking 1,848 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grancia?
Grancia covers 0.6 km², with a density of 762 people per km².
Is the population of Grancia growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grancia went from 519 to 457, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Grancia?
Grancia is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 45.967, longitude 8.933.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Grancia?
In Grancia, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 20 (2026), ranking 1,939 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Grancia?
In Grancia, “Dwellings” stands at 244 (2026), ranking 1,866 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grancia?
In Grancia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,188 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grancia?
The nearest to Grancia are Collina d'Oro (2.3 km), Paradiso (2.3 km), Melide (2.3 km), Bissone (3.2 km), Muzzano (3.6 km).