Vezia: population and statistics
Vezia has a population of 1,957 (2025) across 1.4 km², or 1,388 people per km². It ranks 982 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,957 residents
- 1.4 km²
- 1,388 people/km²
- 367 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Vezia ranks No. 48 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.1% in Vezia, compared with an average of 11.5% in Ticino and 9.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.9% in Vezia, compared with an average of 20.3% in Ticino and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,393 kWh a year here.
Vezia in numbers
Where is Vezia?
Population of Vezia over time
Vezia had 2,000 residents in 2015 and 1,957 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,879 |
| 2021 | 1,909 |
| 2022 | 1,917 |
| 2023 | 2,045 |
| 2024 | 1,958 |
| 2025 | 1,957 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 197 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.0 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Massagno (6,976 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vezia
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 | Vezia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 651 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vezia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 999 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,047 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.9% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,752 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.3% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,162 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vezia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 79.2% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 115 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.1% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,775 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 100 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,085 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,038 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,043 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.2 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,234 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,772 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,233 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vezia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 202 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 182 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 795 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.0 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 255 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.7% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 209 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.9% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vezia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,152 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 750 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 588.7 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 328 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.9% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 247 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.1% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,289 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vezia | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.4% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 461 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vezia
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vezia?
Vezia has 1,957 residents (2025), ranking 982 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vezia?
Vezia covers 1.4 km², with a density of 1,388 people per km².
Is the population of Vezia growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vezia went from 2,000 to 1,957, a change of −2.1%.
Where is Vezia?
Vezia is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.017, longitude 8.933.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Vezia?
In Vezia, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.1% (2026), ranking 1,775 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Vezia?
In Vezia, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.9% (2026), ranking 1,752 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vezia?
In Vezia, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,393 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vezia?
The nearest to Vezia are Massagno (1.3 km), Porza (1.3 km), Savosa (1.3 km), Cadempino (1.9 km), Sorengo (1.9 km).