Obersaxen Mundaun: population and statistics
Obersaxen Mundaun has a population of 1,151 (2025) across 70.4 km², or 16.4 people per km². It ranks 1,359 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,151 residents
- 70.4 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 1,219 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Obersaxen Mundaun ranks No. 48 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 33,249 kWh/inh. in Obersaxen Mundaun, compared with an average of 12,680 kWh/inh. in Grisons and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.8% in Obersaxen Mundaun, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,252 kWh a year here.
Obersaxen Mundaun in numbers
Where is Obersaxen Mundaun?
Population of Obersaxen Mundaun over time
Obersaxen Mundaun had 1,146 residents in 2015 and 1,151 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,164 |
| 2021 | 1,160 |
| 2022 | 1,138 |
| 2023 | 1,148 |
| 2024 | 1,160 |
| 2025 | 1,151 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,854 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Breil/Brigels (1,738 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,008 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Obersaxen Mundaun
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 | Obersaxen Mundaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.8% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 28 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obersaxen Mundaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,858 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 397 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,426 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.5% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,606 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Obersaxen Mundaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.4% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,410 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.1% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,491 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.8% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 238 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,440 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 108 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,015 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,541 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 499 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 38.3 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 496 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 33,249 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 8 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obersaxen Mundaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 91 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 468 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.6% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,183 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.8% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 738 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obersaxen Mundaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 642 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,037 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 557.8 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 377 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 976 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.4% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 880 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Obersaxen Mundaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,632 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Obersaxen Mundaun
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obersaxen Mundaun?
Obersaxen Mundaun has 1,151 residents (2025), ranking 1,359 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Obersaxen Mundaun?
Obersaxen Mundaun covers 70.4 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Obersaxen Mundaun growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Obersaxen Mundaun went from 1,146 to 1,151, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Obersaxen Mundaun?
Obersaxen Mundaun is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.750, longitude 9.095.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Obersaxen Mundaun?
In Obersaxen Mundaun, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 33,249 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 8 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Obersaxen Mundaun?
In Obersaxen Mundaun, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.8% (2025), ranking 28 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obersaxen Mundaun?
In Obersaxen Mundaun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,252 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obersaxen Mundaun?
The nearest to Obersaxen Mundaun are Breil/Brigels (3.9 km), Lumnezia (7.7 km), Trun (8.6 km), Ilanz/Glion (8.9 km), Schluein (11 km).