Poschiavo: population and statistics
Poschiavo has a population of 3,494 (2025) across 191.0 km², or 18.3 people per km². It ranks 632 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,494 residents
- 191.0 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 1,246 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Poschiavo ranks No. 11 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 19.0% in Poschiavo, compared with an average of 51.5% in Grisons and 61.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 7.5% in Poschiavo, compared with an average of 22.4% in Grisons and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,290 kWh a year here.
Poschiavo in numbers
Where is Poschiavo?
Population of Poschiavo over time
Poschiavo had 3,513 residents in 2015 and 3,494 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,441 |
| 2021 | 3,450 |
| 2022 | 3,460 |
| 2023 | 3,525 |
| 2024 | 3,505 |
| 2025 | 3,494 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 26,752 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Brusio, 10.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Davos (10,738 residents), 55 km away.
All indicators for Poschiavo
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 | Poschiavo | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 95 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Poschiavo | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,089 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 354 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.3% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 75 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.5% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,747 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.6% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,545 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Poschiavo | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 19.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,766 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.4% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,743 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 57.6% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 32 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 164 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 667 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,056 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,018 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 50.5 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 319 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,456 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 290 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Poschiavo | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 445 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 316 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 323 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 466 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.4 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 268 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.6% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 470 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.1% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,336 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Poschiavo | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,351 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 414 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 672.9 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 223 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.4% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 864 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 717 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Poschiavo | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.8% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,483 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Poschiavo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Poschiavo?
Poschiavo has 3,494 residents (2025), ranking 632 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Poschiavo?
Poschiavo covers 191.0 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Poschiavo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Poschiavo went from 3,513 to 3,494, a change of −0.5%.
Where is Poschiavo?
Poschiavo is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Bernina (district). Latitude 46.333, longitude 10.050.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Poschiavo?
In Poschiavo, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 19.0% (2026), ranking 1,766 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Poschiavo?
In Poschiavo, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 7.5% (2026), ranking 1,747 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Poschiavo?
In Poschiavo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,290 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Poschiavo?
The nearest to Poschiavo are Brusio (10 km), Pontresina (22 km), Silvaplana (24 km), Sils im Engadin/Segl (24 km), St. Moritz (24 km).