Cazis: population and statistics
Cazis has a population of 2,551 (2025) across 31.2 km², or 81.8 people per km². It ranks 831 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,551 residents
- 31.2 km²
- 82 people/km²
- 633 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Cazis ranks No. 23 by population.
Wood heating systems: 46.1% in Cazis, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 627.6 in Cazis, compared with an average of 688.3 in Grisons and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,329 kWh a year here.
Cazis in numbers
Where is Cazis?
Population of Cazis over time
Cazis had 2,087 residents in 2015 and 2,551 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,287 |
| 2021 | 2,295 |
| 2022 | 2,346 |
| 2023 | 2,416 |
| 2024 | 2,439 |
| 2025 | 2,551 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,367 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fürstenau, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Domat/Ems (8,428 residents), 9.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,316 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cazis
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 | Cazis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 609 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cazis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,735 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 689 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.6% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 828 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 957 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 816 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cazis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,449 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,270 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 46.1% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 87 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,304 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 200 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 515 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,471 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 560 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.2 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 523 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,598 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 278 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cazis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 205 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 747 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 148 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 928 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.0 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,208 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.8% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cazis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,601 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 581 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 627.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 274 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 619 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.1% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,034 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cazis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 894 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cazis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cazis?
Cazis has 2,551 residents (2025), ranking 831 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cazis?
Cazis covers 31.2 km², with a density of 82 people per km².
Is the population of Cazis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cazis went from 2,087 to 2,551, a change of +22.2%.
Where is Cazis?
Cazis is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.737, longitude 9.427.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Cazis?
In Cazis, “Wood heating systems” stands at 46.1% (2026), ranking 87 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cazis?
In Cazis, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 627.6 (2024), ranking 274 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cazis?
In Cazis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,329 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cazis?
The nearest to Cazis are Fürstenau (2.4 km), Domleschg (3.1 km), Scharans (3.3 km), Rothenbrunnen (3.4 km), Masein (4.4 km).