Domat/Ems: population and statistics
Domat/Ems has a population of 8,428 (2025) across 24.2 km², or 348 people per km². It ranks 234 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,428 residents
- 24.2 km²
- 348 people/km²
- 1,008 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Domat/Ems ranks No. 4 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 50.2% in Domat/Ems, compared with an average of 23.0% in Grisons and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,185 kWh a year here.
Domat/Ems in numbers
Where is Domat/Ems?
Population of Domat/Ems over time
Domat/Ems had 7,880 residents in 2015 and 8,428 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,161 |
| 2021 | 8,244 |
| 2022 | 8,199 |
| 2023 | 8,286 |
| 2024 | 8,392 |
| 2025 | 8,428 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,392 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Felsberg, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chur (39,753 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,740 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Domat/Ems
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 | Domat/Ems | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 926 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Domat/Ems | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,052 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 261 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.2% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,504 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 625 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.0% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Domat/Ems | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.6% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 164 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.9% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 892 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.1% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,517 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 640 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 402 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 150 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 961.9 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,152 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 62.6 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 220 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,425 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,299 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Domat/Ems | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 406 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 352 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 436 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 332 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.7 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,469 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.1% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,368 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.5% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 515 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Domat/Ems | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,976 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 245 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 471.8 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 557 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.9% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,383 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 50.2% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 125 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Domat/Ems | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.8% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 493 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Domat/Ems
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Domat/Ems?
Domat/Ems has 8,428 residents (2025), ranking 234 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Domat/Ems?
Domat/Ems covers 24.2 km², with a density of 348 people per km².
Is the population of Domat/Ems growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Domat/Ems went from 7,880 to 8,428, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Domat/Ems?
Domat/Ems is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Imboden (district). Latitude 46.820, longitude 9.455.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Domat/Ems?
In Domat/Ems, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 402 (2026), ranking 150 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Domat/Ems?
In Domat/Ems, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 50.2% (2024), ranking 125 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Domat/Ems?
In Domat/Ems, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,185 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Domat/Ems?
The nearest to Domat/Ems are Felsberg (1.7 km), Tamins (3.8 km), Bonaduz (4.2 km), Rhäzüns (4.7 km), Rothenbrunnen (6.6 km).