Mesocco: population and statistics
Mesocco has a population of 1,432 (2025) across 164.8 km², or 8.7 people per km². It ranks 1,203 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,432 residents
- 164.8 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 814 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Mesocco ranks No. 41 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 7.7% in Mesocco, compared with an average of 51.5% in Grisons and 61.7% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 154.3 in Mesocco, compared with an average of 93.5 in Grisons and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,097 kWh a year here.
Mesocco in numbers
Where is Mesocco?
Population of Mesocco over time
Mesocco had 1,349 residents in 2015 and 1,432 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,323 |
| 2021 | 1,330 |
| 2022 | 1,365 |
| 2023 | 1,420 |
| 2024 | 1,414 |
| 2025 | 1,432 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,077 football pitches.
- Its population density is 26.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Soazza, 4.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roveredo (GR) (2,711 residents), 19 km away.
All indicators for Mesocco
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 | Mesocco | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 111 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mesocco | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,427 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 492 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.2% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 583 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,672 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.6% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 153 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mesocco | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 7.7% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,803 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,804 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.2% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 255 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 71 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,339 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 711.2 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,461 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.1 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 872 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,816 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 168 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mesocco | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 173 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 876 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 221 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 675 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 154.3 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 38 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.5% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,262 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,344 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mesocco | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 675 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,021 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 471.4 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 560 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 72.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 579 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.6% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,003 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mesocco | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.2% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 724 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mesocco
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mesocco?
Mesocco has 1,432 residents (2025), ranking 1,203 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mesocco?
Mesocco covers 164.8 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Mesocco growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mesocco went from 1,349 to 1,432, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Mesocco?
Mesocco is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Moesa (district). Latitude 46.391, longitude 9.237.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Mesocco?
In Mesocco, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 7.7% (2026), ranking 1,803 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mesocco?
In Mesocco, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 154.3 (2026), ranking 38 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mesocco?
In Mesocco, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,097 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mesocco?
The nearest to Mesocco are Soazza (4.9 km), Rossa (8.8 km), Lostallo (11 km), Calanca (14 km), Cama (15 km).