Laax: population and statistics
Laax has a population of 2,104 (2025) across 31.7 km², or 66.4 people per km². It ranks 940 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +30.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,104 residents
- 31.7 km²
- 66 people/km²
- 1,729 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Laax ranks No. 29 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 3.0% in Laax, compared with an average of 24.5% in Grisons and 22.4% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 91.5% in Laax, compared with an average of 70.5% in Grisons and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,237 kWh a year here.
Laax in numbers
Where is Laax?
Population of Laax over time
Laax had 1,617 residents in 2015 and 2,104 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,974 |
| 2021 | 1,990 |
| 2022 | 2,001 |
| 2023 | 2,112 |
| 2024 | 2,102 |
| 2025 | 2,104 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,441 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Falera, 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Laax
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 | Laax | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 186 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Laax | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,367 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 242 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 3.0% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,800 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 509 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 35.3% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,764 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Laax | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.3% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 883 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,213 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.7% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 637 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.7% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 418 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 101 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,073 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,009 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,085 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.6 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 574 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,454 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 183 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Laax | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 223 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 694 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 238 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 642 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 122 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.1% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 299 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,575 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Laax | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,760 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 534 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 836.5 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 127 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 91.5% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 53 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.2% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,671 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Laax | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.9% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 991 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Laax
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Laax?
Laax has 2,104 residents (2025), ranking 940 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Laax?
Laax covers 31.7 km², with a density of 66 people per km².
Is the population of Laax growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Laax went from 1,617 to 2,104, a change of +30.1%.
Where is Laax?
Laax is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.846, longitude 9.228.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Laax?
In Laax, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 3.0% (2026), ranking 1,800 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Laax?
In Laax, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 91.5% (2024), ranking 53 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Laax?
In Laax, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,237 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Laax?
The nearest to Laax are Falera (2.5 km), Flims (4.4 km), Sagogn (6.3 km), Schluein (7.0 km), Trin (8.0 km).