Morbio Inferiore: population and statistics
Morbio Inferiore has a population of 4,437 (2025) across 2.3 km², or 1,963 people per km². It ranks 507 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,437 residents
- 2.3 km²
- 1,963 people/km²
- 311 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Morbio Inferiore ranks No. 20 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.9% in Morbio Inferiore, compared with an average of 11.5% in Ticino and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 86.4% in Morbio Inferiore, compared with an average of 78.3% in Ticino and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,372 kWh a year here.
Morbio Inferiore in numbers
Where is Morbio Inferiore?
Population of Morbio Inferiore over time
Morbio Inferiore had 4,633 residents in 2015 and 4,437 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,441 |
| 2021 | 4,383 |
| 2022 | 4,371 |
| 2023 | 4,419 |
| 2024 | 4,412 |
| 2025 | 4,437 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 317 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Vacallo, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chiasso (7,677 residents), 2.0 km away.
All indicators for Morbio Inferiore
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 | Morbio Inferiore | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.4% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 172 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Morbio Inferiore | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,448 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 486 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.8% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,570 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.2% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,512 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.8% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 941 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Morbio Inferiore | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.1% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 157 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.6% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,168 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.9% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,711 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,483 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 233 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 416 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 752.4 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,416 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.2 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 557 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,940 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,182 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Morbio Inferiore | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 297 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 521 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 286 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 534 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.5 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 921 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.1% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 299 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.4% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,447 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Morbio Inferiore | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,703 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 547 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 383.8 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 829 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.4% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 150 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.0% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,423 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Morbio Inferiore | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.8% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 343 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Morbio Inferiore
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morbio Inferiore?
Morbio Inferiore has 4,437 residents (2025), ranking 507 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Morbio Inferiore?
Morbio Inferiore covers 2.3 km², with a density of 1,963 people per km².
Is the population of Morbio Inferiore growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Morbio Inferiore went from 4,633 to 4,437, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Morbio Inferiore?
Morbio Inferiore is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Mendrisio (district). Latitude 45.850, longitude 9.017.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Morbio Inferiore?
In Morbio Inferiore, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.9% (2026), ranking 1,711 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Morbio Inferiore?
In Morbio Inferiore, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 86.4% (2024), ranking 150 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Morbio Inferiore?
In Morbio Inferiore, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,372 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Morbio Inferiore?
The nearest to Morbio Inferiore are Vacallo (1.3 km), Balerna (1.3 km), Breggia (1.5 km), Chiasso (2.0 km), Coldrerio (2.6 km).