Monteceneri: population and statistics
Monteceneri has a population of 4,746 (2025) across 36.1 km², or 132 people per km². It ranks 467 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,746 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 132 people/km²
- 483 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Monteceneri ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 19.9% in Monteceneri, compared with an average of 23.0% in Ticino and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Monteceneri in numbers
Where is Monteceneri?
Population of Monteceneri over time
Monteceneri had 4,693 residents in 2015 and 4,746 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,535 |
| 2021 | 4,589 |
| 2022 | 4,688 |
| 2023 | 4,683 |
| 2024 | 4,729 |
| 2025 | 4,746 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,053 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mezzovico-Vira, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Minusio (7,273 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Monteceneri
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 | Monteceneri | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,215 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Monteceneri | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,899 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 391 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.6% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 399 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.6% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 881 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.1% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 529 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Monteceneri | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.6% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 746 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.6% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,171 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.5% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 567 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,498 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 271 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 322 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,452 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 575 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 51.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 306 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,853 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 674 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Monteceneri | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 445 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 316 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 367 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 412 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.3 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 506 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.9% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 384 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.9% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,598 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Monteceneri | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,881 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 343 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 607.0 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 311 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.5% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 711 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.5% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 602 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Monteceneri | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.4% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 872 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Monteceneri
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Monteceneri?
Monteceneri has 4,746 residents (2025), ranking 467 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Monteceneri?
Monteceneri covers 36.1 km², with a density of 132 people per km².
Is the population of Monteceneri growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Monteceneri went from 4,693 to 4,746, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Monteceneri?
Monteceneri is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.125, longitude 8.920.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Monteceneri?
In Monteceneri, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 19.9% (2026), ranking 1,598 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Monteceneri?
In Monteceneri, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 51.5 GWh/year (2026), ranking 306 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Monteceneri?
In Monteceneri, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Monteceneri?
The nearest to Monteceneri are Mezzovico-Vira (2.8 km), Cadenazzo (3.6 km), Cugnasco-Gerra (4.6 km), Isone (5.0 km), Sant'Antonino (5.6 km).