Brusio: population and statistics
Brusio has a population of 1,103 (2025) across 46.3 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 1,398 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,103 residents
- 46.3 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 1,092 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Brusio ranks No. 52 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Brusio, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 3.9% in Brusio, compared with an average of 22.4% in Grisons and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 1,069 kWh a year here.
Brusio in numbers
Where is Brusio?
Population of Brusio over time
Brusio had 1,106 residents in 2015 and 1,103 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,120 |
| 2021 | 1,121 |
| 2022 | 1,124 |
| 2023 | 1,105 |
| 2024 | 1,099 |
| 2025 | 1,103 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,483 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Poschiavo (3,494 residents), 10 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,276 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brusio
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 | Brusio | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.2% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 48 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brusio | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 920 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,095 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.9% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 110 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,796 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.1% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 985 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brusio | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 16.5% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,781 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,781 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 49.8% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 65 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 9 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 2,043 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 206.2 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,787 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.2 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,183 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,696 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 266 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brusio | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 119 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,047 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 107.9 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 144 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.3% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,566 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.3% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 372 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brusio | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 914 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 867 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 828.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 132 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.8% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,722 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 49.9% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 127 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brusio | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,013 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brusio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brusio?
Brusio has 1,103 residents (2025), ranking 1,398 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brusio?
Brusio covers 46.3 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Brusio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brusio went from 1,106 to 1,103, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Brusio?
Brusio is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Bernina (district). Latitude 46.255, longitude 10.119.
District heating: what is the figure for Brusio?
In Brusio, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Brusio?
In Brusio, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 3.9% (2026), ranking 1,796 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brusio?
In Brusio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 1,069 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brusio?
The nearest to Brusio are Poschiavo (10 km), Pontresina (32 km), Sils im Engadin/Segl (34 km), Silvaplana (34 km), St. Moritz (34 km).