Verzasca: population and statistics
Verzasca has a population of 749 (2025) across 218.5 km², or 3.4 people per km². It ranks 1,614 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 749 residents
- 218.5 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 501 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Verzasca ranks No. 79 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 35.1% in Verzasca, compared with an average of 24.3% in Ticino and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 70.7% in Verzasca, compared with an average of 20.3% in Ticino and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Verzasca in numbers
Where is Verzasca?
Population of Verzasca over time
Verzasca had 830 residents in 2015 and 749 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 799 |
| 2021 | 785 |
| 2022 | 804 |
| 2023 | 786 |
| 2024 | 776 |
| 2025 | 749 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 30,599 football pitches.
- Its population density is 68.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mergoscia, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gordola (4,877 residents), 3.8 km away.
All indicators for Verzasca
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 | Verzasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.1% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 9 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Verzasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,021 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 595 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 70.7% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 6 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 2.0% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,804 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 94.7% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Verzasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 12.2% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,793 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.9% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,763 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 55.2% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 37 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,252 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 340.4 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,756 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,122 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,311 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 46 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Verzasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,284 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 63 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,459 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.1 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 370 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 49.2% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,736 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.7% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 178 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Verzasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 231 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,548 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 308.4 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,130 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.3% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,052 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,174 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Verzasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.3% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,724 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Verzasca
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Verzasca?
Verzasca has 749 residents (2025), ranking 1,614 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Verzasca?
Verzasca covers 218.5 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Verzasca growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Verzasca went from 830 to 749, a change of −9.8%.
Where is Verzasca?
Verzasca is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.222, longitude 8.859.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Verzasca?
In Verzasca, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 35.1% (2025), ranking 9 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Verzasca?
In Verzasca, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 70.7% (2026), ranking 6 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Verzasca?
In Verzasca, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Verzasca?
The nearest to Verzasca are Mergoscia (0.9 km), Gordola (3.8 km), Tenero-Contra (4.4 km), Brione sopra Minusio (5.4 km), Minusio (5.4 km).