Sorengo: population and statistics
Sorengo has a population of 2,153 (2025) across 0.9 km², or 2,447 people per km². It ranks 928 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,153 residents
- 0.9 km²
- 2,447 people/km²
- 344 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Sorengo ranks No. 45 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 87.9% in Sorengo, compared with an average of 59.8% in Ticino and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 94.8% in Sorengo, compared with an average of 78.3% in Ticino and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,324 kWh a year here.
Sorengo in numbers
Where is Sorengo?
Population of Sorengo over time
Sorengo had 1,953 residents in 2015 and 2,153 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,863 |
| 2021 | 1,980 |
| 2022 | 2,070 |
| 2023 | 2,139 |
| 2024 | 2,183 |
| 2025 | 2,153 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 123 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Muzzano, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Collina d'Oro (4,932 residents), 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Sorengo
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 | Sorengo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,285 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sorengo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,127 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 965 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.8% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,614 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.5% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 237 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.2% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,613 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sorengo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 87.9% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 13 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.2% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,481 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.7% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,795 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 522.2 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,648 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.8 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,301 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,391 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,481 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sorengo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 198 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 772 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 159 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 879 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.9 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 600 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.0% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 95 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.5% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,615 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sorengo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,326 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 667 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 615.9 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 300 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.8% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 20 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Sorengo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.2% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 130 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sorengo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sorengo?
Sorengo has 2,153 residents (2025), ranking 928 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sorengo?
Sorengo covers 0.9 km², with a density of 2,447 people per km².
Is the population of Sorengo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sorengo went from 1,953 to 2,153, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Sorengo?
Sorengo is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.000, longitude 8.933.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Sorengo?
In Sorengo, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 87.9% (2026), ranking 13 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Sorengo?
In Sorengo, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 94.8% (2024), ranking 20 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sorengo?
In Sorengo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,324 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sorengo?
The nearest to Sorengo are Muzzano (1.0 km), Vezia (1.9 km), Collina d'Oro (2.3 km), Massagno (2.3 km), Porza (2.3 km).