Pollegio: population and statistics
Pollegio has a population of 919 (2025) across 5.9 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 1,508 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +24.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 919 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 1,316 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Pollegio ranks No. 76 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Pollegio, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 35.6% in Pollegio, compared with an average of 29.8% in Ticino and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 28° generates about 1,041 kWh a year here.
Pollegio in numbers
Where is Pollegio?
Population of Pollegio over time
Pollegio had 741 residents in 2015 and 919 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 800 |
| 2021 | 841 |
| 2022 | 844 |
| 2023 | 854 |
| 2024 | 920 |
| 2025 | 919 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 826 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Personico, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Biasca (6,213 residents), 2.6 km away.
All indicators for Pollegio
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 | Pollegio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,306 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pollegio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 582 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,400 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 383 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.4% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 643 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.8% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 827 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pollegio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.7% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,404 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.9% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,138 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.8% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 210 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 794.2 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,374 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.1 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,746 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,769 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,234 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pollegio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 59 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,616 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 43 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,658 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.8 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,618 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.1% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,490 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.5% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 186 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Pollegio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 300 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,421 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 326.4 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,047 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.3% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 176 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.0% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,541 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Pollegio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.6% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 142 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Pollegio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pollegio?
Pollegio has 919 residents (2025), ranking 1,508 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Pollegio?
Pollegio covers 5.9 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Pollegio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pollegio went from 741 to 919, a change of +24.0%.
Where is Pollegio?
Pollegio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Leventina (district). Latitude 46.350, longitude 8.933.
District heating: what is the figure for Pollegio?
In Pollegio, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Pollegio?
In Pollegio, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 35.6% (2025), ranking 142 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Pollegio?
In Pollegio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 28° produces about 1,041 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Pollegio?
The nearest to Pollegio are Personico (2.3 km), Biasca (2.6 km), Riviera (6.6 km), Giornico (7.6 km), Serravalle (8.3 km).