Manno: population and statistics
Manno has a population of 1,381 (2025) across 2.4 km², or 583 people per km². It ranks 1,238 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,381 residents
- 2.4 km²
- 583 people/km²
- 406 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Manno ranks No. 67 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Manno, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 4,078 in Manno, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,308 kWh a year here.
Manno in numbers
Where is Manno?
Population of Manno over time
Manno had 1,300 residents in 2015 and 1,381 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,290 |
| 2021 | 1,292 |
| 2022 | 1,330 |
| 2023 | 1,340 |
| 2024 | 1,373 |
| 2025 | 1,381 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 332 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Manno
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 | Manno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 987 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Manno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 728 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,251 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,043 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.1% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 599 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.8% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 773 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Manno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.2% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 286 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.0% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 562 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,613 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 123 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 901 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,730 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 77 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 782 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,218 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 106 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Manno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 382 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 372 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 443 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 326 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 320.8 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 7 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 86.9% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 10 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 8.1% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,804 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Manno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,631 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 168 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 4,078 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.9% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 212 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.4% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,325 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Manno | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.6% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 587 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Manno
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Manno?
Manno has 1,381 residents (2025), ranking 1,238 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Manno?
Manno covers 2.4 km², with a density of 583 people per km².
Is the population of Manno growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Manno went from 1,300 to 1,381, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Manno?
Manno is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.033, longitude 8.917.
District heating: what is the figure for Manno?
In Manno, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Manno?
In Manno, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4,078 (2024), ranking 1 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Manno?
In Manno, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,308 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Manno?
The nearest to Manno are Cadempino (1.3 km), Bedano (1.9 km), Gravesano (1.9 km), Bioggio (2.2 km), Cademario (2.2 km).