Rothenbrunnen: population and statistics
Rothenbrunnen has a population of 337 (2025) across 3.1 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 1,942 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 337 residents
- 3.1 km²
- 108 people/km²
- 693 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Rothenbrunnen ranks No. 82 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,252 kWh a year here.
Rothenbrunnen in numbers
Where is Rothenbrunnen?
Population of Rothenbrunnen over time
Rothenbrunnen had 303 residents in 2015 and 337 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 304 |
| 2021 | 293 |
| 2022 | 301 |
| 2023 | 312 |
| 2024 | 304 |
| 2025 | 337 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 436 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Domleschg (2,233 residents), 2.6 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 Rothenbrunnen
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 | Rothenbrunnen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Rothenbrunnen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 183 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,955 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.1% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.0% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Rothenbrunnen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.2% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.7% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 31 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,810 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,434 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.8 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,004 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,395 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Rothenbrunnen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 18 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,955 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 53.4 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.8% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Rothenbrunnen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 486 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,180 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,442 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.3% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.1% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Rothenbrunnen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.0% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rothenbrunnen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rothenbrunnen?
Rothenbrunnen has 337 residents (2025), ranking 1,942 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rothenbrunnen?
Rothenbrunnen covers 3.1 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Rothenbrunnen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rothenbrunnen went from 303 to 337, a change of +11.2%.
Where is Rothenbrunnen?
Rothenbrunnen is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.767, longitude 9.417.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Rothenbrunnen?
In Rothenbrunnen, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.8 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,004 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rothenbrunnen?
In Rothenbrunnen, “Dwellings” stands at 183 (2026), ranking 1,955 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rothenbrunnen?
In Rothenbrunnen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,252 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rothenbrunnen?
The nearest to Rothenbrunnen are Domleschg (2.6 km), Cazis (3.4 km), Rhäzüns (3.9 km), Bonaduz (5.7 km), Fürstenau (5.7 km).