Origlio: population and statistics
Origlio has a population of 1,534 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 738 people per km². It ranks 1,156 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,534 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 738 people/km²
- 462 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Origlio ranks No. 60 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Origlio, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 150.6 in Origlio, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,342 kWh a year here.
Origlio in numbers
Where is Origlio?
Population of Origlio over time
Origlio had 1,440 residents in 2015 and 1,534 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,497 |
| 2021 | 1,516 |
| 2022 | 1,512 |
| 2023 | 1,529 |
| 2024 | 1,526 |
| 2025 | 1,534 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 291 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lamone, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Capriasca (6,702 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,368 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Origlio
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 | Origlio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.8% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 729 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Origlio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 747 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,227 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.6% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,143 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.9% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,524 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.8% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 283 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Origlio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.3% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 586 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.0% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.2% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,515 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 84 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,223 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 671.0 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,513 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.1 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,348 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,507 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,071 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Origlio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,284 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 88 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.4 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.2% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 667 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.1% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,157 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Origlio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 231 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,548 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 150.6 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,725 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.5% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 123 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.8% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,654 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Origlio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.0% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,058 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Origlio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Origlio?
Origlio has 1,534 residents (2025), ranking 1,156 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Origlio?
Origlio covers 2.1 km², with a density of 738 people per km².
Is the population of Origlio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Origlio went from 1,440 to 1,534, a change of +6.5%.
Where is Origlio?
Origlio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.050, longitude 8.950.
District heating: what is the figure for Origlio?
In Origlio, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Origlio?
In Origlio, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 150.6 (2024), ranking 1,725 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Origlio?
In Origlio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,342 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Origlio?
The nearest to Origlio are Lamone (1.3 km), Comano (1.9 km), Cureglia (1.9 km), Ponte Capriasca (1.9 km), Capriasca (2.3 km).