Data and Statistics
The statistical data on the population, activities, and territory of Lugano offer a glimpse into the City.
The City of Lugano promotes a decision-making policy based on data and objective facts. Furthermore, in line with the Open Government Data (OGD) strategy, transparency and access to data and statistics are considered fundamental values. For this reason, the City of Lugano provides its online statistical portal for all citizens. The interactive online platform is an intuitive and user-friendly tool that allows users to dynamically consult statistical indicators for the Lugano area, studies, and download key data in OGD format.
Raw OGD data can be downloaded directly from the platform:
Topics
Lugano, with its 75.8 km² of territorial extension, is the second-largest Swiss city by area among the ten most populous cities. After the first amalgamation in 1972, the city underwent further amalgamations from 2004 to 2013. This evolution led to today’s “Grande Lugano,” a vast territory consisting of 21 districts. The city’s real estate stock is also diverse, comprising 12,553 buildings and 42,195 housing units. These and other indicators on the topic can be explored on the statistical portal:
Lugano is home to 68,375 residents of 140 different nationalities. In addition to its high degree of internationalization, migratory activity is also very significant: in 2023, there were 6,091 arrivals, 5,302 departures, and 3,799 internal migrations. These and other indicators on the topic can be explored on the statistical portal:
Lugano hosts 17,442 economic activities, with a significant presence of the tertiary sector. There are a total of 111,848 employees, of which 57,531 are in the city and 54,317 in other municipalities of its agglomeration. There are 46,354 taxpayers with an average annual taxable income of 57,117 CHF. These and other indicators on the topic can be explored on the statistical portal:
In Lugano, there are 794 unemployed individuals registered with the Regional Employment Offices and 1,641 people receiving social assistance. Among the ten largest urban agglomerations, Lugano is the safest: in 2023, there were 3,675 offenses under the Penal Code, 507 under the Narcotics Act, and 118 under the Foreign Nationals Act. These and other indicators on the topic can be explored on the statistical portal:
In Lugano, 943 cultural operators are active, whose work is highly dynamic and expanding. In 2023, the city's main museums recorded 76,653 visitors, while 125,715 spectators attended performances in the city's theaters. Sports activities are also highly developed, with 310,646 admissions registered at the main sports facilities. These and other indicators on the topic can be explored on the statistical portal:
In 2023, the proportions of hybrid and electric vehicles in the vehicle fleet of Lugano's population increased by 25.4% and 28.6%, respectively. Additionally, subscriptions to local public transport grew by 18%. From an environmental perspective, PM10 levels decreased by 17.6%, and ozone limit exceedances were reduced by 28.5% in 2023. These and other indicators on the topic can be explored on the statistical portal:
Federal Projects
Statistics of Swiss Cities
The statistics of Swiss Cities are based on the analysis of a total of 170 cities and urban municipalities, including 162 statistical cities (according to the definition of the Federal Statistical Office) and eight other members of the Association of Swiss Cities, which have an urban character due to their tradition or development. Each edition focuses on a specific statistical topic of interest.
City Statistics
City Statistics is a collection of data that provides information and comparative measures on various aspects of living conditions in Switzerland's nine largest cities (Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Lugano, St. Gallen, Winterthur, and Zurich). Every year, a publication on quality of life and some thematic analyses are produced.