Rheinwald: population and statistics
Rheinwald has a population of 598 (2025) across 136.8 km², or 4.4 people per km². It ranks 1,724 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 598 residents
- 136.8 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,650 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Rheinwald ranks No. 76 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 11.4% in Rheinwald, compared with an average of 51.5% in Grisons and 61.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 6.9% in Rheinwald, compared with an average of 22.4% in Grisons and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,215 kWh a year here.
Rheinwald in numbers
Where is Rheinwald?
Population of Rheinwald over time
Rheinwald had 606 residents in 2015 and 598 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 574 |
| 2021 | 561 |
| 2022 | 564 |
| 2023 | 576 |
| 2024 | 570 |
| 2025 | 598 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,162 football pitches.
- Its population density is 52.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vals (948 residents), 9.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,860 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rheinwald
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 | Rheinwald | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.3% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 65 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rheinwald | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 841 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,150 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.0% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 208 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,754 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.5% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,654 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rheinwald | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 11.4% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,797 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.1% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 407 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 45.2% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 91 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.7% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 419 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 19 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,945 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 734.1 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,435 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.8 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 951 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 36,388 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 4 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rheinwald | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 93 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,305 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 49 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,596 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 81.9 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 402 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 939 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rheinwald | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 392 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,295 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 655.5 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 245 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.7% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,002 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.1% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,293 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rheinwald | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.2% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,179 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rheinwald
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rheinwald?
Rheinwald has 598 residents (2025), ranking 1,724 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rheinwald?
Rheinwald covers 136.8 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Rheinwald growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rheinwald went from 606 to 598, a change of −1.3%.
Where is Rheinwald?
Rheinwald is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.533, longitude 9.200.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Rheinwald?
In Rheinwald, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 11.4% (2026), ranking 1,797 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Rheinwald?
In Rheinwald, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 6.9% (2026), ranking 1,754 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rheinwald?
In Rheinwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,215 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rheinwald?
The nearest to Rheinwald are Vals (9.3 km), Sufers (13 km), Mesocco (16 km), Ferrera (18 km), Rossa (19 km).