Domleschg: population and statistics
Domleschg has a population of 2,233 (2025) across 45.9 km², or 48.6 people per km². It ranks 915 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,233 residents
- 45.9 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 897 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Domleschg ranks No. 26 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 6.5% in Domleschg, compared with an average of 21.2% in Grisons and 27.7% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 39.7% in Domleschg, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,306 kWh a year here.
Domleschg in numbers
Where is Domleschg?
Population of Domleschg over time
Domleschg had 1,943 residents in 2015 and 2,233 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,160 |
| 2021 | 2,193 |
| 2022 | 2,200 |
| 2023 | 2,219 |
| 2024 | 2,262 |
| 2025 | 2,233 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,434 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rothenbrunnen, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Domat/Ems (8,428 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,224 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Domleschg
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 | Domleschg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 403 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Domleschg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,399 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 824 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.7% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 563 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.5% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 948 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.5% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 903 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Domleschg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.5% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,557 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 721 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 39.7% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 127 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,053 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 265 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 337 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,587 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 449 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.1 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 701 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,018 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 412 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Domleschg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 190 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 799 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 115 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,074 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.5 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,475 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.4% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,520 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 560 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Domleschg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 555 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,117 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 248.5 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,368 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.6% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,038 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.4% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,529 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Domleschg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.5% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,713 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Domleschg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Domleschg?
Domleschg has 2,233 residents (2025), ranking 915 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Domleschg?
Domleschg covers 45.9 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Domleschg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Domleschg went from 1,943 to 2,233, a change of +14.9%.
Where is Domleschg?
Domleschg is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.760, longitude 9.450.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Domleschg?
In Domleschg, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 6.5% (2025), ranking 1,713 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Domleschg?
In Domleschg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 39.7% (2026), ranking 127 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Domleschg?
In Domleschg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,306 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Domleschg?
The nearest to Domleschg are Rothenbrunnen (2.6 km), Cazis (3.1 km), Scharans (4.7 km), Fürstenau (5.0 km), Rhäzüns (5.8 km).