Buseno: population and statistics
Buseno has a population of 102 (2025) across 11.2 km², or 9.1 people per km². It ranks 2,093 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 102 residents
- 11.2 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 730 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Buseno ranks No. 98 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,165 kWh a year here.
Buseno in numbers
Where is Buseno?
Population of Buseno over time
Buseno had 92 residents in 2015 and 102 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 91 |
| 2021 | 87 |
| 2022 | 83 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 91 |
| 2025 | 102 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,562 football pitches.
- Its population density is 25.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Calanca (213 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,660 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Buseno
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 | Buseno | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.3% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Buseno | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 198 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,936 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 63.6% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 95.5% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Buseno | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 3.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 75.6% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 4 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 2,074 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 406.6 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.2 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,084 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,373 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Buseno | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 7 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 2,103 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 8 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 2,059 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.4 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Buseno | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 20 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,100 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 196.1 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 40.0% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Buseno | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.9% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buseno
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buseno?
Buseno has 102 residents (2025), ranking 2,093 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buseno?
Buseno covers 11.2 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Buseno growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buseno went from 92 to 102, a change of +10.9%.
Where is Buseno?
Buseno is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Moesa (district). Latitude 46.273, longitude 9.107.
Establishments: what is the figure for Buseno?
In Buseno, “Establishments” stands at 7 (2024), ranking 2,103 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Buseno?
In Buseno, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 4 (2026), ranking 2,074 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buseno?
In Buseno, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,165 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buseno?
The nearest to Buseno are Calanca (3.1 km), Castaneda (3.3 km), Santa Maria in Calanca (3.4 km), San Vittore (3.9 km), Grono (4.2 km).