Rongellen: population and statistics
Rongellen has a population of 55 (2025) across 2.0 km², or 27.2 people per km². It ranks 2,106 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 55 residents
- 2.0 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 1,101 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Rongellen ranks No. 100 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 29° generates about 979 kWh a year here.
Rongellen in numbers
Where is Rongellen?
Population of Rongellen over time
Rongellen had 59 residents in 2015 and 55 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 59 |
| 2025 | 55 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 283 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thusis (3,453 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,916 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rongellen
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 | Rongellen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Rongellen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 25 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,103 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.0% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 91.3% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Rongellen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 45.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.8% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 0 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 2,098 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 0.5 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,114 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,455 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Rongellen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 9 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 2,100 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 7 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 2,068 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.3 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 42.9% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Rongellen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 17 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,104 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 309.1 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.5% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Rongellen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.1% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rongellen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rongellen?
Rongellen has 55 residents (2025), ranking 2,106 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rongellen?
Rongellen covers 2.0 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Rongellen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rongellen went from 59 to 55, a change of −6.8%.
Where is Rongellen?
Rongellen is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.674, longitude 9.441.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rongellen?
In Rongellen, “Dwellings” stands at 25 (2026), ranking 2,103 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Rongellen?
In Rongellen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rongellen?
In Rongellen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 29° produces about 979 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rongellen?
The nearest to Rongellen are Thusis (2.5 km), Masein (2.9 km), Sils im Domleschg (3.0 km), Urmein (3.2 km), Flerden (4.2 km).