Chur: population and statistics
Chur has a population of 39,753 (2025) across 54.3 km², or 733 people per km². It ranks 15 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 39,753 residents
- 54.3 km²
- 733 people/km²
- 592 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Chur ranks No. 1 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,264 kWh a year here.
Chur in numbers
Where is Chur?
Population of Chur over time
Chur had 36,495 residents in 2015 and 39,753 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,724 |
| 2021 | 38,176 |
| 2022 | 38,432 |
| 2023 | 39,242 |
| 2024 | 39,486 |
| 2025 | 39,753 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Population density”.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,599 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
All indicators for Chur
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 | Chur | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 562 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chur | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 22,614 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 16 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.8% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,134 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 927 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.7% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,651 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chur | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 388 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.4% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,015 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.1% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,127 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.7% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 373 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 740 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 29 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 658.3 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,523 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 191.1 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 17 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,807 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,702 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chur | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 3,952 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 15 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 3,810 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 18 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.8 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 228 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.9% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 603 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.5% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,380 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chur | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 35,520 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 17 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 893.5 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 107 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.6% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 83 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,544 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chur | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.4% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 556 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chur
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chur?
Chur has 39,753 residents (2025), ranking 15 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chur?
Chur covers 54.3 km², with a density of 733 people per km².
Is the population of Chur growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chur went from 36,495 to 39,753, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Chur?
Chur is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Plessur (district). Latitude 46.852, longitude 9.530.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Chur?
In Chur, “Dwellings” stands at 22,614 (2026), ranking 16 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Chur?
In Chur, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 740 (2026), ranking 29 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chur?
In Chur, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,264 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chur?
The nearest to Chur are Felsberg (5.3 km), Trimmis (5.5 km), Domat/Ems (6.7 km), Churwalden (8.0 km), Untervaz (8.4 km).