Rhäzüns: population and statistics
Rhäzüns has a population of 1,607 (2025) across 13.4 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 1,118 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,607 residents
- 13.4 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 652 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Rhäzüns ranks No. 36 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Rhäzüns, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 42.3 in Rhäzüns, compared with an average of 93.5 in Grisons and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,258 kWh a year here.
Rhäzüns in numbers
Where is Rhäzüns?
Population of Rhäzüns over time
Rhäzüns had 1,425 residents in 2015 and 1,607 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,611 |
| 2021 | 1,610 |
| 2022 | 1,612 |
| 2023 | 1,633 |
| 2024 | 1,612 |
| 2025 | 1,607 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,873 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bonaduz (3,618 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rhäzüns
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 | Rhäzüns | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,311 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rhäzüns | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 818 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,169 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.4% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 652 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 804 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.5% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 574 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rhäzüns | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,076 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 28.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 290 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.1% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 495 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 126 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 884 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,075 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 987 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.6 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,373 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,847 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,205 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rhäzüns | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 89 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,337 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 68 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,411 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 42.3 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,723 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 990 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.4% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 865 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rhäzüns | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 404 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,279 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 251.4 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,360 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.8% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,533 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 52.2% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 108 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rhäzüns | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.7% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 755 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rhäzüns
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rhäzüns?
Rhäzüns has 1,607 residents (2025), ranking 1,118 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rhäzüns?
Rhäzüns covers 13.4 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Rhäzüns growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rhäzüns went from 1,425 to 1,607, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Rhäzüns?
Rhäzüns is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Imboden (district). Latitude 46.800, longitude 9.400.
District heating: what is the figure for Rhäzüns?
In Rhäzüns, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rhäzüns?
In Rhäzüns, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 42.3 (2026), ranking 1,723 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rhäzüns?
In Rhäzüns, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,258 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rhäzüns?
The nearest to Rhäzüns are Bonaduz (1.9 km), Tamins (3.3 km), Rothenbrunnen (3.9 km), Domat/Ems (4.7 km), Domleschg (5.8 km).