Ilanz/Glion: population and statistics
Ilanz/Glion has a population of 5,101 (2025) across 133.5 km², or 38.2 people per km². It ranks 427 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,101 residents
- 133.5 km²
- 38 people/km²
- 702 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Ilanz/Glion ranks No. 5 by population.
Wood heating systems: 50.6% in Ilanz/Glion, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 25.8% in Ilanz/Glion, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,288 kWh a year here.
Ilanz/Glion in numbers
Where is Ilanz/Glion?
Population of Ilanz/Glion over time
Ilanz/Glion had 4,695 residents in 2015 and 5,101 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,797 |
| 2021 | 4,851 |
| 2022 | 4,969 |
| 2023 | 5,030 |
| 2024 | 5,067 |
| 2025 | 5,101 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,695 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Schluein, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Domat/Ems (8,428 residents), 20 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,152 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ilanz/Glion
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 | Ilanz/Glion | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 218 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ilanz/Glion | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,935 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 270 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.6% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 398 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,351 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.6% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,063 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ilanz/Glion | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.4% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,677 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,182 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 50.6% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 60 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 848 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 295 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 283 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,221 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 808 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 77.1 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 157 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,113 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 247 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ilanz/Glion | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 519 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 265 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 373 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 402 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 619 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.3% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,026 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.5% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,127 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ilanz/Glion | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,508 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 277 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 687.7 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 211 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 79.4% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 340 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.7% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,306 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ilanz/Glion | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.3% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 789 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ilanz/Glion
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ilanz/Glion?
Ilanz/Glion has 5,101 residents (2025), ranking 427 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ilanz/Glion?
Ilanz/Glion covers 133.5 km², with a density of 38 people per km².
Is the population of Ilanz/Glion growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ilanz/Glion went from 4,695 to 5,101, a change of +8.6%.
Where is Ilanz/Glion?
Ilanz/Glion is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.775, longitude 9.206.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Ilanz/Glion?
In Ilanz/Glion, “Wood heating systems” stands at 50.6% (2026), ranking 60 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ilanz/Glion?
In Ilanz/Glion, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 25.8% (2025), ranking 218 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ilanz/Glion?
In Ilanz/Glion, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,288 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ilanz/Glion?
The nearest to Ilanz/Glion are Schluein (2.2 km), Sagogn (4.2 km), Falera (5.8 km), Lumnezia (6.7 km), Laax (8.1 km).