Luzein: population and statistics
Luzein has a population of 1,706 (2025) across 31.6 km², or 54.0 people per km². It ranks 1,072 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,706 residents
- 31.6 km²
- 54 people/km²
- 948 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Luzein ranks No. 34 by population.
Wood heating systems: 64.4% in Luzein, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 54.5% in Luzein, compared with an average of 66.4% in Grisons and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Luzein in numbers
Where is Luzein?
Population of Luzein over time
Luzein had 1,549 residents in 2015 and 1,706 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,596 |
| 2021 | 1,595 |
| 2022 | 1,624 |
| 2023 | 1,625 |
| 2024 | 1,689 |
| 2025 | 1,706 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,426 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Küblis, 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schiers (3,017 residents), 8.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Luzein
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 | Luzein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 278 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Luzein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,692 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 703 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.5% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 198 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,505 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.3% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 258 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Luzein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 19.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,758 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.8% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,422 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 64.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 15 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,198 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 129 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 868 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,512 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 516 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.1 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 461 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,523 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 43 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Luzein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 179 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 846 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 101 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,151 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.2 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,156 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.5% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,624 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 221 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Luzein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 552 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,121 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 323.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,061 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,452 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.4% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 920 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Luzein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.5% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,502 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Luzein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Luzein?
Luzein has 1,706 residents (2025), ranking 1,072 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Luzein?
Luzein covers 31.6 km², with a density of 54 people per km².
Is the population of Luzein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Luzein went from 1,549 to 1,706, a change of +10.1%.
Where is Luzein?
Luzein is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Prättigau / Davos (district). Latitude 46.920, longitude 9.767.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Luzein?
In Luzein, “Wood heating systems” stands at 64.4% (2026), ranking 15 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Luzein?
In Luzein, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 54.5% (2026), ranking 1,624 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Luzein?
In Luzein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Luzein?
The nearest to Luzein are Küblis (0.8 km), Conters im Prättigau (2.6 km), Jenaz (3.8 km), Fideris (4.2 km), Furna (7.8 km).