Falera: population and statistics
Falera has a population of 651 (2025) across 22.4 km², or 29.1 people per km². It ranks 1,687 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 651 residents
- 22.4 km²
- 29 people/km²
- 1,952 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Falera ranks No. 72 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Falera, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 28.5% in Falera, compared with an average of 56.4% in Grisons and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,371 kWh a year here.
Falera in numbers
Where is Falera?
Population of Falera over time
Falera had 614 residents in 2015 and 651 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 625 |
| 2021 | 626 |
| 2022 | 637 |
| 2023 | 627 |
| 2024 | 635 |
| 2025 | 651 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,132 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Laax (2,104 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Falera
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 | Falera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 109 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Falera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,381 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 832 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.6% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,704 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,289 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 28.5% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,787 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Falera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.6% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 702 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 794 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.0% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 924 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,193 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 835 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.5 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,035 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 29,969 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 14 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Falera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 43 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,658 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 859 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.4% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 225 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,655 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Falera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 266 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,480 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 408.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 741 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.5% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,006 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.1% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 624 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Falera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,415 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Falera
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Falera?
Falera has 651 residents (2025), ranking 1,687 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Falera?
Falera covers 22.4 km², with a density of 29 people per km².
Is the population of Falera growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Falera went from 614 to 651, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Falera?
Falera is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.827, longitude 9.209.
District heating: what is the figure for Falera?
In Falera, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Falera?
In Falera, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 28.5% (2026), ranking 1,787 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Falera?
In Falera, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,371 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Falera?
The nearest to Falera are Laax (2.5 km), Schluein (5.3 km), Sagogn (5.3 km), Flims (5.7 km), Ilanz/Glion (5.8 km).