Fürstenau: population and statistics
Fürstenau has a population of 353 (2025) across 1.3 km², or 267 people per km². It ranks 1,927 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 353 residents
- 1.3 km²
- 267 people/km²
- 673 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Fürstenau ranks No. 81 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,332 kWh a year here.
Fürstenau in numbers
Where is Fürstenau?
Population of Fürstenau over time
Fürstenau had 345 residents in 2015 and 353 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 350 |
| 2021 | 343 |
| 2022 | 351 |
| 2023 | 349 |
| 2024 | 353 |
| 2025 | 353 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 185 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Scharans (846 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,328 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fürstenau
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 | Fürstenau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.5% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Fürstenau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 208 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,921 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.5% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.8% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.2% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Fürstenau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.8% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.8% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.8% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,295 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.5 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,030 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,858 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Fürstenau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,924 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.5 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Fürstenau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 177 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,676 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 501.4 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 88.7% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Fürstenau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.3% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fürstenau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fürstenau?
Fürstenau has 353 residents (2025), ranking 1,927 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fürstenau?
Fürstenau covers 1.3 km², with a density of 267 people per km².
Is the population of Fürstenau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fürstenau went from 345 to 353, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Fürstenau?
Fürstenau is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.716, longitude 9.433.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Fürstenau?
In Fürstenau, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.5 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,030 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Establishments: what is the figure for Fürstenau?
In Fürstenau, “Establishments” stands at 29 (2024), ranking 1,924 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fürstenau?
In Fürstenau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,332 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fürstenau?
The nearest to Fürstenau are Scharans (2.0 km), Sils im Domleschg (2.2 km), Masein (2.3 km), Thusis (2.3 km), Cazis (2.4 km).