Medel (Lucmagn): population and statistics
Medel (Lucmagn) has a population of 330 (2025) across 136.2 km², or 2.4 people per km². It ranks 1,948 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −15.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 330 residents
- 136.2 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,629 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Medel (Lucmagn) ranks No. 83 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,150 kWh a year here.
Medel (Lucmagn) in numbers
Where is Medel (Lucmagn)?
Population of Medel (Lucmagn) over time
Medel (Lucmagn) had 389 residents in 2015 and 330 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 344 |
| 2021 | 339 |
| 2022 | 332 |
| 2023 | 328 |
| 2024 | 328 |
| 2025 | 330 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,078 football pitches.
- Its population density is 96.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tujetsch (1,186 residents), 7.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,600 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Medel (Lucmagn)
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 | Medel (Lucmagn) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.4% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Medel (Lucmagn) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 459 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,572 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.3% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.7% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.7% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Medel (Lucmagn) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 6.9% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 82.0% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 29 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,840 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,584 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.5 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,591 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 28,788 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Medel (Lucmagn) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 50 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,694 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 19 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,941 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.6 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.2% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Medel (Lucmagn) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 152 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,743 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 460.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.9% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.2% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Medel (Lucmagn) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.6% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Medel (Lucmagn)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Medel (Lucmagn)?
Medel (Lucmagn) has 330 residents (2025), ranking 1,948 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Medel (Lucmagn)?
Medel (Lucmagn) covers 136.2 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Medel (Lucmagn) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Medel (Lucmagn) went from 389 to 330, a change of −15.2%.
Where is Medel (Lucmagn)?
Medel (Lucmagn) is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 8.833.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Medel (Lucmagn)?
In Medel (Lucmagn), “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 19 (2026), ranking 1,941 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Medel (Lucmagn)?
In Medel (Lucmagn), “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 29 (2026), ranking 1,840 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Medel (Lucmagn)?
In Medel (Lucmagn), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,150 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Medel (Lucmagn)?
The nearest to Medel (Lucmagn) are Tujetsch (7.5 km), Disentis/Mustér (11 km), Sumvitg (12 km), Blenio (14 km), Andermatt (15 km).