Mendrisio: population and statistics
Mendrisio has a population of 15,076 (2025) across 32.0 km², or 471 people per km². It ranks 95 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 15,076 residents
- 32.0 km²
- 471 people/km²
- 359 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Mendrisio ranks No. 4 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,372 kWh a year here.
Mendrisio in numbers
Where is Mendrisio?
Population of Mendrisio over time
Mendrisio had 14,938 residents in 2015 and 15,076 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,902 |
| 2021 | 14,847 |
| 2022 | 14,909 |
| 2023 | 15,068 |
| 2024 | 15,085 |
| 2025 | 15,076 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,483 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Coldrerio, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lugano (63,691 residents), 16 km away.
All indicators for Mendrisio
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 | Mendrisio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.8% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 304 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mendrisio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 9,497 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 72 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.8% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 875 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.5% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,144 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.4% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,307 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mendrisio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.8% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.6% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 910 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.4% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,406 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,375 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 744 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 26 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,654 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 186.3 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 19 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,359 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 482 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mendrisio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 2,233 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 32 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,166 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 43 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 143.7 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 51 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.7% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 45 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.2% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,746 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mendrisio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 19,510 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 39 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,294 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 40 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.5% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 859 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 456 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mendrisio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.1% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 474 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mendrisio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mendrisio?
Mendrisio has 15,076 residents (2025), ranking 95 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mendrisio?
Mendrisio covers 32.0 km², with a density of 471 people per km².
Is the population of Mendrisio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mendrisio went from 14,938 to 15,076, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Mendrisio?
Mendrisio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Mendrisio (district). Latitude 45.867, longitude 8.983.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Mendrisio?
In Mendrisio, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 744 (2026), ranking 26 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Mendrisio?
In Mendrisio, “Establishments” stands at 2,233 (2024), ranking 32 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mendrisio?
In Mendrisio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,372 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mendrisio?
The nearest to Mendrisio are Coldrerio (1.9 km), Novazzano (1.9 km), Balerna (2.3 km), Castel San Pietro (3.0 km), Breggia (3.1 km).