Albula/Alvra: population and statistics
Albula/Alvra has a population of 1,310 (2025) across 93.9 km², or 13.9 people per km². It ranks 1,268 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,310 residents
- 93.9 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 880 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Albula/Alvra ranks No. 44 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 22,626 kWh/inh. in Albula/Alvra, compared with an average of 12,680 kWh/inh. in Grisons and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 53.5% in Albula/Alvra, compared with an average of 66.4% in Grisons and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,320 kWh a year here.
Albula/Alvra in numbers
Where is Albula/Alvra?
Population of Albula/Alvra over time
Albula/Alvra had 1,331 residents in 2015 and 1,310 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,295 |
| 2021 | 1,288 |
| 2022 | 1,327 |
| 2023 | 1,313 |
| 2024 | 1,354 |
| 2025 | 1,310 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,155 football pitches.
- Its population density is 16.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lantsch/Lenz, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vaz/Obervaz (2,703 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,280 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Albula/Alvra
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 | Albula/Alvra | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 215 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Albula/Alvra | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,534 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 767 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.1% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 349 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,560 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.5% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,263 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Albula/Alvra | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.4% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,647 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,381 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.9% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 209 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 98 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,097 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,494 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 536 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.6 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 688 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,626 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 52 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Albula/Alvra | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 185 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 815 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 101 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,151 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 77.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 509 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.5% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,650 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 359 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Albula/Alvra | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 754 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 969 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 575.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 342 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.1% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 469 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.1% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,465 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Albula/Alvra | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.1% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 977 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Albula/Alvra
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albula/Alvra?
Albula/Alvra has 1,310 residents (2025), ranking 1,268 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Albula/Alvra?
Albula/Alvra covers 93.9 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Albula/Alvra growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Albula/Alvra went from 1,331 to 1,310, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Albula/Alvra?
Albula/Alvra is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Albula (district). Latitude 46.665, longitude 9.572.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Albula/Alvra?
In Albula/Alvra, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 22,626 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 52 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Albula/Alvra?
In Albula/Alvra, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 53.5% (2026), ranking 1,650 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Albula/Alvra?
In Albula/Alvra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,320 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Albula/Alvra?
The nearest to Albula/Alvra are Lantsch/Lenz (2.1 km), Vaz/Obervaz (6.0 km), Surses (7.8 km), Schmitten (GR) (8.0 km), Rongellen (10 km).