Masein: population and statistics
Masein has a population of 538 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 128 people per km². It ranks 1,769 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 538 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 128 people/km²
- 970 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Masein ranks No. 77 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Masein, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 8.6% in Masein, compared with an average of 21.2% in Grisons and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,324 kWh a year here.
Masein in numbers
Where is Masein?
Population of Masein over time
Masein had 475 residents in 2015 and 538 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 500 |
| 2021 | 500 |
| 2022 | 517 |
| 2023 | 532 |
| 2024 | 531 |
| 2025 | 538 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 588 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thusis (3,453 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,296 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Masein
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 | Masein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,022 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Masein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 268 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,817 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.6% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 682 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.1% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 927 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Masein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.9% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,642 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.6% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 576 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 38.3% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 139 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 64 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,412 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,288 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 723 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.2 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,899 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,628 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 855 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Masein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.2 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,508 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.0% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,150 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.9% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,179 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Masein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 115 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,832 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.8 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,512 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,286 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.7% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 680 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Masein | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.6% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,616 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Masein
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Masein?
Masein has 538 residents (2025), ranking 1,769 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Masein?
Masein covers 4.2 km², with a density of 128 people per km².
Is the population of Masein growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Masein went from 475 to 538, a change of +13.3%.
Where is Masein?
Masein is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.697, longitude 9.423.
District heating: what is the figure for Masein?
In Masein, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Masein?
In Masein, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 8.6% (2025), ranking 1,616 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Masein?
In Masein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,324 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Masein?
The nearest to Masein are Thusis (1.3 km), Flerden (1.8 km), Urmein (2.0 km), Sils im Domleschg (2.1 km), Fürstenau (2.3 km).