Mergoscia: population and statistics
Mergoscia has a population of 194 (2025) across 12.2 km², or 15.9 people per km². It ranks 2,040 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 194 residents
- 12.2 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 902 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Mergoscia ranks No. 94 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,329 kWh a year here.
Mergoscia in numbers
Where is Mergoscia?
Population of Mergoscia over time
Mergoscia had 218 residents in 2015 and 194 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 201 |
| 2021 | 201 |
| 2022 | 198 |
| 2023 | 203 |
| 2024 | 201 |
| 2025 | 194 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,704 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Verzasca (749 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mergoscia
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 | Mergoscia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.5% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Mergoscia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 548 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,444 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 73.2% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.0% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 95.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Mergoscia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 11.2% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.1% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 61.2% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,062 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.9 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,848 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 30,206 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Mergoscia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 22 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 2,001 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 2,089 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 25.8 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Mergoscia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 35 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,061 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 180.4 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.1% | 78.3% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Mergoscia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.7% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mergoscia
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mergoscia?
Mergoscia has 194 residents (2025), ranking 2,040 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mergoscia?
Mergoscia covers 12.2 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Mergoscia growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mergoscia went from 218 to 194, a change of −11.0%.
Where is Mergoscia?
Mergoscia is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.217, longitude 8.850.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Mergoscia?
In Mergoscia, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 5 (2026), ranking 2,089 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Jobs: what is the figure for Mergoscia?
In Mergoscia, “Jobs” stands at 35 (2024), ranking 2,061 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mergoscia?
In Mergoscia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,329 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mergoscia?
The nearest to Mergoscia are Verzasca (0.9 km), Gordola (3.3 km), Tenero-Contra (3.7 km), Brione sopra Minusio (4.5 km), Minusio (4.5 km).