Jenins: population and statistics
Jenins has a population of 979 (2025) across 10.5 km², or 92.9 people per km². It ranks 1,468 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 979 residents
- 10.5 km²
- 93 people/km²
- 586 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Jenins ranks No. 54 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Jenins, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 6.5% in Jenins, compared with an average of 23.0% in Grisons and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,336 kWh a year here.
Jenins in numbers
Where is Jenins?
Population of Jenins over time
Jenins had 912 residents in 2015 and 979 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 915 |
| 2021 | 942 |
| 2022 | 938 |
| 2023 | 948 |
| 2024 | 964 |
| 2025 | 979 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Maienfeld (3,344 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,344 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Jenins
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 | Jenins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.8% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 876 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jenins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 516 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,484 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.0% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 859 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 893 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.2% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,280 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jenins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 800 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,201 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 364 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) | 1,053 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,022 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.3 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,673 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,478 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,082 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jenins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 65 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,441 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.4 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 847 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.5% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,262 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.9% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 286 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jenins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 275 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,468 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 280.9 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,244 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.0% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,159 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.5% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,687 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Jenins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.4% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,376 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Jenins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jenins?
Jenins has 979 residents (2025), ranking 1,468 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Jenins?
Jenins covers 10.5 km², with a density of 93 people per km².
Is the population of Jenins growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jenins went from 912 to 979, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Jenins?
Jenins is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Landquart (district). Latitude 47.000, longitude 9.550.
District heating: what is the figure for Jenins?
In Jenins, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Jenins?
In Jenins, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 6.5% (2024), ranking 1,687 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jenins?
In Jenins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,336 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jenins?
The nearest to Jenins are Maienfeld (1.7 km), Malans (2.8 km), Bad Ragaz (3.8 km), Pfäfers (4.2 km), Fläsch (4.6 km).