Ferrera: population and statistics
Ferrera has a population of 74 (2025) across 75.5 km², or 1.0 people per km². It ranks 2,101 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 74 residents
- 75.5 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 1,450 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Ferrera ranks No. 99 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,104 kWh a year here.
Ferrera in numbers
Where is Ferrera?
Population of Ferrera over time
Ferrera had 84 residents in 2015 and 74 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 75 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 82 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| 2025 | 74 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,569 football pitches.
- Its population density is 232.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sufers (146 residents), 5.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,416 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ferrera
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 | Ferrera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Ferrera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 167 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,976 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 52.7% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 93.6% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ferrera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 5.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 71.7% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 1 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 2,094 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.5 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.7 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,063 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 36,622 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Ferrera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 10 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 2,094 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 2,089 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.6 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Ferrera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 37 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,053 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 500.0 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 51.4% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Ferrera | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.9% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ferrera
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ferrera?
Ferrera has 74 residents (2025), ranking 2,101 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ferrera?
Ferrera covers 75.5 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Ferrera growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ferrera went from 84 to 74, a change of −11.9%.
Where is Ferrera?
Ferrera is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.550, longitude 9.433.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Ferrera?
In Ferrera, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 1 (2026), ranking 2,094 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Ferrera?
In Ferrera, “Establishments” stands at 10 (2024), ranking 2,094 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ferrera?
In Ferrera, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,104 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ferrera?
The nearest to Ferrera are Sufers (5.6 km), Andeer (5.9 km), Muntogna da Schons (8.8 km), Zillis-Reischen (9.2 km), Avers (10 km).