Births and deaths in the canton of Ticino
In the canton of Ticino, 2,285 children were born alive in 2025 and 3,476 people died; births exceeded deaths by −1,191. In the week to 27 September 2026, 63 people died against 66 expected (provisional).
Births and deaths per year since 1970
Births Deaths
Per month
Births Deaths
On average over the last ten years, most deaths occur in December.
Deaths per week and expected value
Deaths Expected
Line: reported deaths; dashed: the FSO expected value; band: usual range (99%). The latest weeks are estimates and are still revised.
All communes 2025
| Commune | Births | Deaths | Balance | Births per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acquarossa | 16 | 23 | −7 | 9.0 |
| Agno | 34 | 37 | −3 | 7.4 |
| Airolo | 10 | 24 | −14 | 6.9 |
| Alto Malcantone | 11 | 13 | −2 | 8.0 |
| Aranno | 1 | 4 | −3 | 2.9 |
| Arbedo-Castione | 45 | 40 | +5 | 8.6 |
| Arogno | 5 | 12 | −7 | 5.4 |
| Ascona | 18 | 84 | −66 | 3.4 |
| Avegno Gordevio | 8 | 11 | −3 | 5.2 |
| Balerna | 20 | 36 | −16 | 5.9 |
| Bedano | 11 | 13 | −2 | 7.3 |
| Bedretto | 2 | 1 | +1 | 17.2 |
| Bellinzona | 362 | 408 | −46 | 7.9 |
| Biasca | 41 | 62 | −21 | 6.6 |
| Bioggio | 28 | 26 | +2 | 10.0 |
| Bissone | 5 | 7 | −2 | 5.3 |
| Blenio | 11 | 13 | −2 | 6.3 |
| Bosco/Gurin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23.3 |
| Breggia | 6 | 24 | −18 | 3.3 |
| Brione sopra Minusio | 1 | 5 | −4 | 2.3 |
| Brissago | 4 | 26 | −22 | 2.5 |
| Brusino Arsizio | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6.4 |
| Cademario | 6 | 7 | −1 | 7.7 |
| Cadempino | 15 | 6 | +9 | 9.4 |
| Cadenazzo | 21 | 18 | +3 | 6.7 |
| Campo (Vallemaggia) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Canobbio | 24 | 15 | +9 | 10.0 |
| Capriasca | 28 | 59 | −31 | 4.2 |
| Caslano | 21 | 50 | −29 | 4.8 |
| Castel San Pietro | 18 | 22 | −4 | 8.0 |
| Centovalli | 5 | 12 | −7 | 4.8 |
| Cerentino | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cevio | 7 | 14 | −7 | 6.5 |
| Chiasso | 47 | 96 | −49 | 6.1 |
| Coldrerio | 13 | 32 | −19 | 4.6 |
| Collina d'Oro | 34 | 50 | −16 | 6.9 |
| Comano | 14 | 19 | −5 | 6.4 |
| Cugnasco-Gerra | 16 | 20 | −4 | 5.6 |
| Cureglia | 13 | 9 | +4 | 8.8 |
| Dalpe | 2 | 1 | +1 | 10.6 |
| Faido | 16 | 27 | −11 | 5.9 |
| Gambarogno | 22 | 46 | −24 | 4.4 |
| Giornico | 8 | 21 | −13 | 4.5 |
| Gordola | 29 | 41 | −12 | 5.9 |
| Grancia | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4.4 |
| Gravesano | 9 | 8 | +1 | 6.4 |
| Isone | 3 | 1 | +2 | 7.4 |
| Lamone | 9 | 18 | −9 | 5.1 |
| Lavertezzo | 5 | 16 | −11 | 4.0 |
| Lavizzara | 0 | 6 | −6 | 0.0 |
| Lema | 15 | 24 | −9 | 5.6 |
| Linescio | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0.0 |
| Locarno | 107 | 180 | −73 | 6.5 |
| Losone | 50 | 60 | −10 | 7.4 |
| Lugano | 384 | 571 | −187 | 6.0 |
| Lumino | 21 | 10 | +11 | 12.3 |
| Maggia | 19 | 27 | −8 | 7.1 |
| Magliaso | 11 | 35 | −24 | 6.8 |
| Manno | 13 | 9 | +4 | 9.4 |
| Massagno | 58 | 60 | −2 | 8.3 |
| Melide | 10 | 14 | −4 | 5.5 |
| Mendrisio | 75 | 164 | −89 | 5.0 |
| Mergoscia | 2 | 1 | +1 | 10.3 |
| Mezzovico-Vira | 11 | 8 | +3 | 7.8 |
| Minusio | 40 | 89 | −49 | 5.5 |
| Monteceneri | 32 | 28 | +4 | 6.7 |
| Morbio Inferiore | 17 | 39 | −22 | 3.8 |
| Morcote | 5 | 7 | −2 | 7.3 |
| Muralto | 7 | 50 | −43 | 2.8 |
| Muzzano | 5 | 7 | −2 | 6.5 |
| Neggio | 1 | 4 | −3 | 3.1 |
| Novazzano | 10 | 27 | −17 | 4.3 |
| Onsernone | 3 | 14 | −11 | 4.7 |
| Origlio | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Orselina | 3 | 14 | −11 | 4.4 |
| Paradiso | 36 | 37 | −1 | 7.5 |
| Personico | 2 | 4 | −2 | 6.3 |
| Pollegio | 9 | 5 | +4 | 9.8 |
| Ponte Capriasca | 14 | 12 | +2 | 7.1 |
| Porza | 14 | 25 | −11 | 8.3 |
| Pura | 7 | 14 | −7 | 5.1 |
| Quinto | 6 | 19 | −13 | 4.7 |
| Riva San Vitale | 19 | 30 | −11 | 6.9 |
| Riviera | 28 | 34 | −6 | 6.6 |
| Ronco sopra Ascona | 1 | 7 | −6 | 1.9 |
| Sant'Antonino | 23 | 27 | −4 | 8.7 |
| Savosa | 14 | 25 | −11 | 6.0 |
| Serravalle | 12 | 25 | −13 | 5.8 |
| Sorengo | 17 | 12 | +5 | 7.9 |
| Stabio | 19 | 39 | −20 | 4.2 |
| Tenero-Contra | 32 | 34 | −2 | 9.4 |
| Terre di Pedemonte | 9 | 28 | −19 | 3.4 |
| Torricella-Taverne | 24 | 21 | +3 | 7.7 |
| Tresa | 13 | 38 | −25 | 4.1 |
| Vacallo | 15 | 37 | −22 | 4.3 |
| Val Mara | 18 | 28 | −10 | 5.9 |
| Vernate | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Verzasca | 5 | 13 | −8 | 6.7 |
| Vezia | 10 | 17 | −7 | 5.1 |
| Vico Morcote | 1 | 4 | −3 | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How many children were born in the canton of Ticino in 2025?
2,285 live births (FSO).
How many people died in the canton of Ticino in 2025?
3,476 deaths (FSO).
In which month do most people die?
On average over the last ten years in December, because of flu and the winter months.
Where do the figures come from?
From the Federal Statistical Office: vital statistics (BEVNAT) and mortality monitoring. Only figures are published, no information on individuals.
Sources: FSO, vital statistics (BEVNAT), demographic balance, mortality monitoring. bfs.admin.ch · Key figures for every hospital (beds, cases, staff): FOPH (in German)