Magliaso: population and statistics
Magliaso has a population of 1,609 (2025) across 1.1 km², or 1,463 people per km². It ranks 1,117 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,609 residents
- 1.1 km²
- 1,463 people/km²
- 293 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Magliaso ranks No. 57 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Magliaso, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.0% in Magliaso, compared with an average of 24.3% in Ticino and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,366 kWh a year here.
Magliaso in numbers
Where is Magliaso?
Population of Magliaso over time
Magliaso had 1,494 residents in 2015 and 1,609 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,600 |
| 2021 | 1,616 |
| 2022 | 1,652 |
| 2023 | 1,621 |
| 2024 | 1,622 |
| 2025 | 1,609 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 154 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Neggio, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Caslano (4,393 residents), 1.5 km away.
All indicators for Magliaso
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 | Magliaso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.0% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 97 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Magliaso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,015 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,036 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.9% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,697 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.3% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 838 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.7% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 699 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Magliaso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.0% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 835 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 25.2% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 374 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.4% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,499 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 138 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,102 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 956 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,080 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,479 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 584 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Magliaso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 125 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,094 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 130 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 998 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.8 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 427 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.6% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 215 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.8% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,559 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Magliaso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 563 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,103 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 349.9 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 948 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.4% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 198 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.7% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,405 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Magliaso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.8% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 542 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Magliaso
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Magliaso?
Magliaso has 1,609 residents (2025), ranking 1,117 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Magliaso?
Magliaso covers 1.1 km², with a density of 1,463 people per km².
Is the population of Magliaso growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Magliaso went from 1,494 to 1,609, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Magliaso?
Magliaso is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 45.983, longitude 8.883.
District heating: what is the figure for Magliaso?
In Magliaso, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Magliaso?
In Magliaso, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.0% (2025), ranking 97 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Magliaso?
In Magliaso, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,366 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Magliaso?
The nearest to Magliaso are Neggio (0.0 km), Pura (1.4 km), Caslano (1.5 km), Vernate (1.9 km), Agno (2.3 km).