Vico Morcote: population and statistics
Vico Morcote has a population of 398 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 212 people per km². It ranks 1,898 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 398 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 212 people/km²
- 668 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Vico Morcote ranks No. 90 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,356 kWh a year here.
Vico Morcote in numbers
Where is Vico Morcote?
Population of Vico Morcote over time
Vico Morcote had 376 residents in 2015 and 398 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 422 |
| 2021 | 418 |
| 2022 | 415 |
| 2023 | 407 |
| 2024 | 408 |
| 2025 | 398 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 263 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Morcote (681 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,424 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vico Morcote
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 | Vico Morcote | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.4% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Vico Morcote | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 497 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,522 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.1% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.9% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Vico Morcote | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.6% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.6% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.5% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 15 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,983 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 534.0 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,797 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,457 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Vico Morcote | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 37 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,832 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 45 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,643 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.1 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.0% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Vico Morcote | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 167 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,704 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 419.6 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.6% | 78.3% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Vico Morcote | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 45.0% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vico Morcote
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vico Morcote?
Vico Morcote has 398 residents (2025), ranking 1,898 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vico Morcote?
Vico Morcote covers 1.9 km², with a density of 212 people per km².
Is the population of Vico Morcote growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vico Morcote went from 376 to 398, a change of +5.9%.
Where is Vico Morcote?
Vico Morcote is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 45.933, longitude 8.917.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Vico Morcote?
In Vico Morcote, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 15 (2026), ranking 1,983 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Vico Morcote?
In Vico Morcote, “Establishments” stands at 37 (2024), ranking 1,832 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vico Morcote?
In Vico Morcote, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,356 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vico Morcote?
The nearest to Vico Morcote are Morcote (0.9 km), Brusino Arsizio (1.8 km), Melide (3.2 km), Grancia (3.9 km), Bissone (4.3 km).