Lumino: population and statistics
Lumino has a population of 1,712 (2025) across 9.9 km², or 173 people per km². It ranks 1,069 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,712 residents
- 9.9 km²
- 173 people/km²
- 430 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Lumino ranks No. 55 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 46.4% in Lumino, compared with an average of 72.1% in Ticino and 68.6% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 50.5% in Lumino, compared with an average of 20.2% in Ticino and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,287 kWh a year here.
Lumino in numbers
Where is Lumino?
Population of Lumino over time
Lumino had 1,416 residents in 2015 and 1,712 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,587 |
| 2021 | 1,580 |
| 2022 | 1,613 |
| 2023 | 1,614 |
| 2024 | 1,684 |
| 2025 | 1,712 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,389 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arbedo-Castione (5,211 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lumino
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 | Lumino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,158 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lumino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,024 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,029 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,430 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.5% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 313 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 60.8% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lumino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.7% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.8% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 489 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.8% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,005 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 98 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 685.7 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,488 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.6 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,260 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,516 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,069 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lumino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 93 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,305 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 97 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,185 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.7 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,277 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 46.4% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,770 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.3% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 91 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lumino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 378 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,310 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 220.8 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,484 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 50.5% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 121 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lumino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.3% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 788 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lumino
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lumino?
Lumino has 1,712 residents (2025), ranking 1,069 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lumino?
Lumino covers 9.9 km², with a density of 173 people per km².
Is the population of Lumino growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lumino went from 1,416 to 1,712, a change of +20.9%.
Where is Lumino?
Lumino is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Bellinzona (district). Latitude 46.238, longitude 9.068.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Lumino?
In Lumino, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 46.4% (2026), ranking 1,770 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Lumino?
In Lumino, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 50.5% (2024), ranking 121 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lumino?
In Lumino, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,287 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lumino?
The nearest to Lumino are Arbedo-Castione (2.8 km), San Vittore (2.9 km), Roveredo (GR) (4.5 km), Buseno (4.9 km), Castaneda (5.2 km).