Disentis/Mustér: population and statistics
Disentis/Mustér has a population of 2,163 (2025) across 91.0 km², or 23.8 people per km². It ranks 924 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,163 residents
- 91.0 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 2,316 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Disentis/Mustér ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 28.9% in Disentis/Mustér, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 19.8% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 17,032 kWh/inh. in Disentis/Mustér, compared with an average of 12,680 kWh/inh. in Grisons and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,391 kWh a year here.
Disentis/Mustér in numbers
Where is Disentis/Mustér?
Population of Disentis/Mustér over time
Disentis/Mustér had 2,070 residents in 2015 and 2,163 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,009 |
| 2021 | 2,033 |
| 2022 | 2,009 |
| 2023 | 2,080 |
| 2024 | 2,104 |
| 2025 | 2,163 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Elevation”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,742 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sumvitg, 6.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schattdorf (5,555 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Disentis/Mustér
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 | Disentis/Mustér | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.9% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 72 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Disentis/Mustér | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,456 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 484 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.5% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 892 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.5% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,213 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.0% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,593 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Disentis/Mustér | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.9% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,424 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,385 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.0% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 206 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 540 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 142 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 769 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,911 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 257 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 36.8 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 528 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,032 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 159 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Disentis/Mustér | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 191 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 794 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 186 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 786 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.0 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 344 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.3% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 660 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.7% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,367 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Disentis/Mustér | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,238 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 717 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 572.4 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 351 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 762 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.9% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 766 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Disentis/Mustér | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.5% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 937 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Disentis/Mustér
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Disentis/Mustér?
Disentis/Mustér has 2,163 residents (2025), ranking 924 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Disentis/Mustér?
Disentis/Mustér covers 91.0 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Disentis/Mustér growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Disentis/Mustér went from 2,070 to 2,163, a change of +4.5%.
Where is Disentis/Mustér?
Disentis/Mustér is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.734, longitude 8.848.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Disentis/Mustér?
In Disentis/Mustér, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 28.9% (2025), ranking 72 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Disentis/Mustér?
In Disentis/Mustér, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 17,032 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 159 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Disentis/Mustér?
In Disentis/Mustér, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,391 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Disentis/Mustér?
The nearest to Disentis/Mustér are Sumvitg (6.8 km), Tujetsch (8.4 km), Trun (10 km), Medel (Lucmagn) (11 km), Silenen (15 km).