Vernate: population and statistics
Vernate has a population of 618 (2025) across 1.5 km², or 409 people per km². It ranks 1,711 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 618 residents
- 1.5 km²
- 409 people/km²
- 740 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Vernate ranks No. 83 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Vernate, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 113.3 in Vernate, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,341 kWh a year here.
Vernate in numbers
Where is Vernate?
Population of Vernate over time
Vernate had 581 residents in 2015 and 618 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 599 |
| 2021 | 609 |
| 2022 | 620 |
| 2023 | 631 |
| 2024 | 613 |
| 2025 | 618 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 211 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Agno (4,582 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,364 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vernate
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 | Vernate | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.6% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 588 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vernate | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 457 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,574 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,600 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.0% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 726 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 707 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vernate | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.4% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 991 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.6% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 538 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,282 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 66 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,178 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 858 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.3 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,825 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,146 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 771 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vernate | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 37 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,728 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.9 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,121 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.0% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 307 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.3% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vernate | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 70 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,973 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.3 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,791 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.7% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 166 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,616 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vernate | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.3% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 956 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vernate
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vernate?
Vernate has 618 residents (2025), ranking 1,711 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vernate?
Vernate covers 1.5 km², with a density of 409 people per km².
Is the population of Vernate growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vernate went from 581 to 618, a change of +6.4%.
Where is Vernate?
Vernate is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.000, longitude 8.883.
District heating: what is the figure for Vernate?
In Vernate, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vernate?
In Vernate, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 113.3 (2024), ranking 1,791 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vernate?
In Vernate, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,341 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vernate?
The nearest to Vernate are Agno (1.3 km), Magliaso (1.9 km), Neggio (1.9 km), Lema (2.1 km), Aranno (2.3 km).