Muralto: population and statistics
Muralto has a population of 2,513 (2025) across 0.6 km², or 4,188 people per km². It ranks 840 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,513 residents
- 0.6 km²
- 4,188 people/km²
- 203 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Muralto ranks No. 39 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 36.2% in Muralto, compared with an average of 24.3% in Ticino and 19.8% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 26.9% in Muralto, compared with an average of 62.1% in Ticino and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,354 kWh a year here.
Muralto in numbers
Where is Muralto?
Population of Muralto over time
Muralto had 2,727 residents in 2015 and 2,513 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,604 |
| 2021 | 2,611 |
| 2022 | 2,579 |
| 2023 | 2,587 |
| 2024 | 2,572 |
| 2025 | 2,513 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 84 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Locarno (16,463 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,416 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Muralto
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 | Muralto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.2% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 6 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Muralto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,718 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 429 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,113 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.8% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,687 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 26.9% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,790 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Muralto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.0% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 545 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.5% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 911 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.5% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,400 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,065 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 283.7 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,769 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.0 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,195 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,371 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,486 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Muralto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 381 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 373 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 395 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 380 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 157.2 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 33 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.2% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 183 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.3% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,519 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Muralto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,647 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 566 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 655.4 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 246 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.7% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 21 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.5% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,735 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Muralto | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.5% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 320 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Muralto
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Muralto?
Muralto has 2,513 residents (2025), ranking 840 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Muralto?
Muralto covers 0.6 km², with a density of 4,188 people per km².
Is the population of Muralto growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Muralto went from 2,727 to 2,513, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Muralto?
Muralto is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.167, longitude 8.800.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Muralto?
In Muralto, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 36.2% (2025), ranking 6 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Muralto?
In Muralto, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 26.9% (2026), ranking 1,790 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Muralto?
In Muralto, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,354 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Muralto?
The nearest to Muralto are Locarno (0.0 km), Orselina (1.9 km), Brione sopra Minusio (2.3 km), Minusio (2.3 km), Ascona (3.2 km).