Breil/Brigels: population and statistics
Breil/Brigels has a population of 1,738 (2025) across 50.6 km², or 34.3 people per km². It ranks 1,063 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,738 residents
- 50.6 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 1,175 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Breil/Brigels ranks No. 33 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 28,452 kWh/inh. in Breil/Brigels, compared with an average of 12,680 kWh/inh. in Grisons and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.9% in Breil/Brigels, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,200 kWh a year here.
Breil/Brigels in numbers
Where is Breil/Brigels?
Population of Breil/Brigels over time
Breil/Brigels had 1,799 residents in 2015 and 1,738 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,731 |
| 2021 | 1,716 |
| 2022 | 1,719 |
| 2023 | 1,713 |
| 2024 | 1,706 |
| 2025 | 1,738 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,092 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Obersaxen Mundaun, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ilanz/Glion (5,101 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Breil/Brigels
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 | Breil/Brigels | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 146 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Breil/Brigels | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,507 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 474 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.5% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 536 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,155 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.7% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,156 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Breil/Brigels | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.4% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,744 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 49.1% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 71 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.8% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 215 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 142 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 769 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,378 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 647 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 49.5 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 334 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 28,452 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 18 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Breil/Brigels | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 174 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 870 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 130 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 998 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.8 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 574 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.8% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 262 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.5% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,656 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Breil/Brigels | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 753 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 970 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 433.3 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 653 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 911 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.5% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,125 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Breil/Brigels | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,535 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Breil/Brigels
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Breil/Brigels?
Breil/Brigels has 1,738 residents (2025), ranking 1,063 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Breil/Brigels?
Breil/Brigels covers 50.6 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Breil/Brigels growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Breil/Brigels went from 1,799 to 1,738, a change of −3.4%.
Where is Breil/Brigels?
Breil/Brigels is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.766, longitude 9.050.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Breil/Brigels?
In Breil/Brigels, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 28,452 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 18 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Breil/Brigels?
In Breil/Brigels, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.9% (2025), ranking 146 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Breil/Brigels?
In Breil/Brigels, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,200 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Breil/Brigels?
The nearest to Breil/Brigels are Obersaxen Mundaun (3.9 km), Trun (5.7 km), Sumvitg (10 km), Lumnezia (12 km), Ilanz/Glion (12 km).