Stabio: population and statistics
Stabio has a population of 4,518 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 725 people per km². It ranks 492 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,518 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 725 people/km²
- 375 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Stabio ranks No. 19 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,629 in Stabio, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 185.0 in Stabio, compared with an average of 117.1 in Ticino and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,357 kWh a year here.
Stabio in numbers
Where is Stabio?
Population of Stabio over time
Stabio had 4,616 residents in 2015 and 4,518 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,491 |
| 2021 | 4,510 |
| 2022 | 4,461 |
| 2023 | 4,485 |
| 2024 | 4,522 |
| 2025 | 4,518 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 873 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Coldrerio, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mendrisio (15,076 residents), 4.3 km away.
All indicators for Stabio
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 | Stabio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 568 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stabio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,530 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 469 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.9% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 921 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.5% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 823 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,010 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stabio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.7% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 163 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.5% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,185 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.1% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,694 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,383 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 236 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 402 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,517 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 103 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 96.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 88 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,361 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 69 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stabio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 686 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 190 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 836 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 161 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 185.0 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 22 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.3% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 89 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.2% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,669 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stabio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,359 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 122 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,629 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 17 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.1% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,026 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 39.7% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 302 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stabio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.0% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 485 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stabio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stabio?
Stabio has 4,518 residents (2025), ranking 492 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stabio?
Stabio covers 6.2 km², with a density of 725 people per km².
Is the population of Stabio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stabio went from 4,616 to 4,518, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Stabio?
Stabio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Mendrisio (district). Latitude 45.850, longitude 8.933.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stabio?
In Stabio, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,629 (2024), ranking 17 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Stabio?
In Stabio, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 185.0 (2026), ranking 22 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stabio?
In Stabio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,357 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stabio?
The nearest to Stabio are Coldrerio (3.9 km), Novazzano (3.9 km), Mendrisio (4.3 km), Balerna (5.2 km), Riva San Vitale (6.1 km).