Riva San Vitale: population and statistics
Riva San Vitale has a population of 2,740 (2025) across 5.9 km², or 464 people per km². It ranks 780 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,740 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 464 people/km²
- 375 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Riva San Vitale ranks No. 33 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 100.4 in Riva San Vitale, compared with an average of 117.1 in Ticino and 83.6 nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 25.7% in Riva San Vitale, compared with an average of 24.3% in Ticino and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,247 kWh a year here.
Riva San Vitale in numbers
Where is Riva San Vitale?
Population of Riva San Vitale over time
Riva San Vitale had 2,610 residents in 2015 and 2,740 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,626 |
| 2021 | 2,646 |
| 2022 | 2,663 |
| 2023 | 2,656 |
| 2024 | 2,695 |
| 2025 | 2,740 |
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All indicators for Riva San Vitale
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 | Riva San Vitale | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.7% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 221 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Riva San Vitale | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,662 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 722 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.0% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 862 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.8% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,317 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.3% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 868 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Riva San Vitale | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.8% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 333 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,231 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,504 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 151 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 726 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,259 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 767 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.3 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 757 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,974 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 793 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Riva San Vitale | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 268 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 569 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 275 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 554 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.4 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 191 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.9% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 200 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.0% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,344 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Riva San Vitale | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,222 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 726 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 446.0 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 623 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.0% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 919 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.2% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 505 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Riva San Vitale | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.1% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 674 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Riva San Vitale
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riva San Vitale?
Riva San Vitale has 2,740 residents (2025), ranking 780 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Riva San Vitale?
Riva San Vitale covers 5.9 km², with a density of 464 people per km².
Is the population of Riva San Vitale growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Riva San Vitale went from 2,610 to 2,740, a change of +5.0%.
Where is Riva San Vitale?
Riva San Vitale is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Mendrisio (district). Latitude 45.900, longitude 8.967.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Riva San Vitale?
In Riva San Vitale, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 100.4 (2026), ranking 191 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Riva San Vitale?
In Riva San Vitale, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 25.7% (2025), ranking 221 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Riva San Vitale?
In Riva San Vitale, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,247 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Riva San Vitale?
The nearest to Riva San Vitale are Val Mara (2.3 km), Brusino Arsizio (3.8 km), Mendrisio (3.9 km), Castel San Pietro (4.2 km), Morcote (4.8 km).