Gravesano: population and statistics
Gravesano has a population of 1,416 (2025) across 0.6 km², or 2,360 people per km². It ranks 1,216 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,416 residents
- 0.6 km²
- 2,360 people/km²
- 409 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Gravesano ranks No. 66 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Gravesano, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 7.3% in Gravesano, compared with an average of 20.3% in Ticino and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,315 kWh a year here.
Gravesano in numbers
Where is Gravesano?
Population of Gravesano over time
Gravesano had 1,265 residents in 2015 and 1,416 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,359 |
| 2021 | 1,363 |
| 2022 | 1,367 |
| 2023 | 1,365 |
| 2024 | 1,398 |
| 2025 | 1,416 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 84 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bedano, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Torricella-Taverne (3,128 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Gravesano
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 | Gravesano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,026 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gravesano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 712 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,267 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,712 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.8% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 613 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 965 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gravesano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.6% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 570 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.5% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 863 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.6% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,385 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 68 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,368 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 704.1 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,467 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.8 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,430 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,340 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,108 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gravesano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 165 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 907 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 148 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 928 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 169 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.7% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 98 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.9% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,643 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gravesano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,050 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 790 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 741.5 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 170 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 79.0% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 348 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.9% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,045 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gravesano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.9% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 632 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gravesano
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gravesano?
Gravesano has 1,416 residents (2025), ranking 1,216 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gravesano?
Gravesano covers 0.6 km², with a density of 2,360 people per km².
Is the population of Gravesano growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gravesano went from 1,265 to 1,416, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Gravesano?
Gravesano is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.050, longitude 8.917.
District heating: what is the figure for Gravesano?
In Gravesano, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Gravesano?
In Gravesano, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 7.3% (2026), ranking 1,712 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gravesano?
In Gravesano, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,315 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gravesano?
The nearest to Gravesano are Bedano (0.0 km), Lamone (1.3 km), Manno (1.9 km), Torricella-Taverne (1.9 km), Cadempino (2.3 km).