Lantsch/Lenz: population and statistics
Lantsch/Lenz has a population of 534 (2025) across 21.8 km², or 24.5 people per km². It ranks 1,776 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 534 residents
- 21.8 km²
- 24 people/km²
- 1,293 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Lantsch/Lenz ranks No. 78 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Lantsch/Lenz, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 40.2% in Lantsch/Lenz, compared with an average of 56.4% in Grisons and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,378 kWh a year here.
Lantsch/Lenz in numbers
Where is Lantsch/Lenz?
Population of Lantsch/Lenz over time
Lantsch/Lenz had 526 residents in 2015 and 534 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 560 |
| 2021 | 552 |
| 2022 | 531 |
| 2023 | 528 |
| 2024 | 518 |
| 2025 | 534 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,055 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Albula/Alvra (1,310 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lantsch/Lenz
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 | Lantsch/Lenz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.4% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 175 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lantsch/Lenz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,085 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 983 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.6% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,432 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 247 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 40.2% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,746 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lantsch/Lenz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.3% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,415 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.9% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 292 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.0% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 993 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 30 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 845.7 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,310 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.4 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,394 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,146 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 49 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lantsch/Lenz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 58 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,626 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 52 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,563 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.4 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 217 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.3% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 748 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lantsch/Lenz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 191 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,639 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 357.7 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 922 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 237 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.8% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,706 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lantsch/Lenz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.4% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,166 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lantsch/Lenz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lantsch/Lenz?
Lantsch/Lenz has 534 residents (2025), ranking 1,776 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lantsch/Lenz?
Lantsch/Lenz covers 21.8 km², with a density of 24 people per km².
Is the population of Lantsch/Lenz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lantsch/Lenz went from 526 to 534, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Lantsch/Lenz?
Lantsch/Lenz is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Albula (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 9.566.
District heating: what is the figure for Lantsch/Lenz?
In Lantsch/Lenz, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Lantsch/Lenz?
In Lantsch/Lenz, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 40.2% (2026), ranking 1,746 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lantsch/Lenz?
In Lantsch/Lenz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,378 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lantsch/Lenz?
The nearest to Lantsch/Lenz are Albula/Alvra (2.1 km), Vaz/Obervaz (3.9 km), Schmitten (GR) (8.1 km), Scharans (9.1 km), Sils im Domleschg (9.1 km).