Maienfeld: population and statistics
Maienfeld has a population of 3,344 (2025) across 32.3 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 662 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,344 residents
- 32.3 km²
- 103 people/km²
- 516 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Maienfeld ranks No. 14 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 105.9 in Maienfeld, compared with an average of 93.5 in Grisons and 83.6 nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,104 kW in Maienfeld, compared with an average of 966.6 kW in Grisons and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,284 kWh a year here.
Maienfeld in numbers
Where is Maienfeld?
Population of Maienfeld over time
Maienfeld had 2,767 residents in 2015 and 3,344 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,029 |
| 2021 | 3,080 |
| 2022 | 3,141 |
| 2023 | 3,193 |
| 2024 | 3,266 |
| 2025 | 3,344 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,528 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Jenins, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bad Ragaz (6,836 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,136 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Maienfeld
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 | Maienfeld | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 760 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Maienfeld | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,816 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 664 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.0% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 918 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 294 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.7% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,371 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Maienfeld | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,035 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.8% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 683 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.7% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 404 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 456 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 183 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 583 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,104 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 185 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.1 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 626 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,599 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 863 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Maienfeld | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 335 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 439 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 354 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 427 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.9 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 161 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 270 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,436 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Maienfeld | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,276 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 424 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 680.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 219 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.5% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 906 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.3% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 654 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Maienfeld | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.7% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,356 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Maienfeld
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maienfeld?
Maienfeld has 3,344 residents (2025), ranking 662 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Maienfeld?
Maienfeld covers 32.3 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Maienfeld growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Maienfeld went from 2,767 to 3,344, a change of +20.9%.
Where is Maienfeld?
Maienfeld is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Landquart (district). Latitude 47.008, longitude 9.531.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maienfeld?
In Maienfeld, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 105.9 (2026), ranking 161 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Maienfeld?
In Maienfeld, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,104 kW (2026), ranking 185 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Maienfeld?
In Maienfeld, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,284 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Maienfeld?
The nearest to Maienfeld are Jenins (1.7 km), Bad Ragaz (2.5 km), Fläsch (3.6 km), Pfäfers (3.6 km), Malans (4.5 km).