Paradiso: population and statistics
Paradiso has a population of 4,806 (2025) across 0.9 km², or 5,461 people per km². It ranks 458 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,806 residents
- 0.9 km²
- 5,461 people/km²
- 743 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Paradiso ranks No. 16 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 60.8% in Paradiso, compared with an average of 29.8% in Ticino and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 2.9% in Paradiso, compared with an average of 20.3% in Ticino and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 993 kWh a year here.
Paradiso in numbers
Where is Paradiso?
Population of Paradiso over time
Paradiso had 4,054 residents in 2015 and 4,806 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,368 |
| 2021 | 4,522 |
| 2022 | 4,624 |
| 2023 | 4,832 |
| 2024 | 4,853 |
| 2025 | 4,806 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 123 football pitches.
- Its population density is 23.5 times the national average.
All indicators for Paradiso
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 | Paradiso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.3% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 810 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Paradiso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,645 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 295 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 2.9% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,801 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.7% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 617 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 14.7% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,805 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Paradiso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 88.8% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 10 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.4% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,637 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.9% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,784 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,053 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 18 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,957 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 106.5 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,801 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.9 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,422 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 2,484 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,807 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Paradiso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 818 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 153 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,214 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 100 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 252.6 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 10 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 86.3% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 13 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 10.7% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,794 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Paradiso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,173 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 313 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 660.2 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 237 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.7% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 81 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.3% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,531 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Paradiso | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 60.8% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 2 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Paradiso
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Paradiso?
Paradiso has 4,806 residents (2025), ranking 458 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Paradiso?
Paradiso covers 0.9 km², with a density of 5,461 people per km².
Is the population of Paradiso growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Paradiso went from 4,054 to 4,806, a change of +18.5%.
Where is Paradiso?
Paradiso is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 45.983, longitude 8.950.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Paradiso?
In Paradiso, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 60.8% (2025), ranking 2 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Paradiso?
In Paradiso, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 2.9% (2026), ranking 1,801 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Paradiso?
In Paradiso, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 993 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Paradiso?
The nearest to Paradiso are Grancia (2.3 km), Sorengo (2.3 km), Collina d'Oro (2.6 km), Muzzano (2.8 km), Lugano (3.1 km).