S-chanf: population and statistics
S-chanf has a population of 736 (2025) across 138.0 km², or 5.3 people per km². It ranks 1,629 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 736 residents
- 138.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 1,801 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, S-chanf ranks No. 69 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 21,332 kWh/inh. in S-chanf, compared with an average of 12,680 kWh/inh. in Grisons and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 110.1 in S-chanf, compared with an average of 93.5 in Grisons and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,310 kWh a year here.
S-chanf in numbers
Where is S-chanf?
Population of S-chanf over time
S-chanf had 697 residents in 2015 and 736 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 697 |
| 2021 | 706 |
| 2022 | 705 |
| 2023 | 706 |
| 2024 | 713 |
| 2025 | 736 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 19,332 football pitches.
- Its population density is 43.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Zuoz (1,210 residents), 2.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,240 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for S-chanf
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 | S-chanf | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 673 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | S-chanf | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 665 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,315 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.4% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 249 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,034 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.6% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,523 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | S-chanf | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 45.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,205 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,479 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.9% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 179 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.6% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 572 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 487.3 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,678 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.7 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,210 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,332 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 70 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | S-chanf | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 98 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,272 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 81 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,300 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 110.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 137 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.4% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 484 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.5% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,380 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | S-chanf | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 330 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,378 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 448.4 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 614 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.1% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,377 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.6% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 354 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | S-chanf | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 844 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: S-chanf
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of S-chanf?
S-chanf has 736 residents (2025), ranking 1,629 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is S-chanf?
S-chanf covers 138.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of S-chanf growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of S-chanf went from 697 to 736, a change of +5.6%.
Where is S-chanf?
S-chanf is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Maloja (district). Latitude 46.616, longitude 9.983.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for S-chanf?
In S-chanf, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 21,332 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 70 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for S-chanf?
In S-chanf, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 110.1 (2026), ranking 137 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in S-chanf?
In S-chanf, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,310 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border S-chanf?
The nearest to S-chanf are Zuoz (2.4 km), Madulain (5.3 km), La Punt Chamues-ch (7.6 km), Bever (11 km), Samedan (13 km).