Malans: population and statistics
Malans has a population of 2,530 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 222 people per km². It ranks 834 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,530 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 222 people/km²
- 560 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Malans ranks No. 24 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.8% in Malans, compared with an average of 21.2% in Grisons and 27.7% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 100.4 in Malans, compared with an average of 93.5 in Grisons and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,323 kWh a year here.
Malans in numbers
Where is Malans?
Population of Malans over time
Malans had 2,324 residents in 2015 and 2,530 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,462 |
| 2021 | 2,468 |
| 2022 | 2,506 |
| 2023 | 2,527 |
| 2024 | 2,529 |
| 2025 | 2,530 |
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All indicators for Malans
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 | Malans | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 813 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Malans | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,284 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 882 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.5% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 830 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 645 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.1% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,320 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Malans | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 597 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,231 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.7% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 636 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 914 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 116 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 944 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,124 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 916 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.0 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 910 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,079 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 959 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Malans | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 252 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 614 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 254 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 601 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.4 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 191 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.1% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 860 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.3% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 970 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Malans | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 966 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 843 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 381.8 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 836 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.1% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 985 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.4% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 965 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Malans | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.8% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,607 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Malans
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Malans?
Malans has 2,530 residents (2025), ranking 834 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Malans?
Malans covers 11.4 km², with a density of 222 people per km².
Is the population of Malans growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Malans went from 2,324 to 2,530, a change of +8.9%.
Where is Malans?
Malans is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Landquart (district). Latitude 46.982, longitude 9.576.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Malans?
In Malans, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.8% (2025), ranking 1,607 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Malans?
In Malans, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 100.4 (2026), ranking 191 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Malans?
In Malans, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,323 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Malans?
The nearest to Malans are Jenins (2.8 km), Landquart (3.7 km), Maienfeld (4.5 km), Grüsch (4.7 km), Seewis im Prättigau (4.7 km).