Safiental: population and statistics
Safiental has a population of 972 (2025) across 151.4 km², or 6.4 people per km². It ranks 1,472 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 972 residents
- 151.4 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,309 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Safiental ranks No. 55 by population.
Wood heating systems: 71.4% in Safiental, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 61.9% in Safiental, compared with an average of 24.5% in Grisons and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,104 kWh a year here.
Safiental in numbers
Where is Safiental?
Population of Safiental over time
Safiental had 896 residents in 2015 and 972 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 937 |
| 2021 | 947 |
| 2022 | 952 |
| 2023 | 963 |
| 2024 | 964 |
| 2025 | 972 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,207 football pitches.
- Its population density is 36.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tschappina, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Thusis (3,453 residents), 9.5 km away.
All indicators for Safiental
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 | Safiental | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 228 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Safiental | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 804 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,178 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 61.9% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 29 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,698 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.0% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 135 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Safiental | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 12.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,791 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,184 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 71.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 7 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 63 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,423 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,272 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 751 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.0 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 766 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 27,788 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 20 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Safiental | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 159 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 925 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 73 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,366 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 563 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.2% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,569 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.5% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 684 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Safiental | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 416 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,261 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 428.0 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 678 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.5% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,362 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,698 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Safiental | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.2% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,751 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Safiental
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Safiental?
Safiental has 972 residents (2025), ranking 1,472 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Safiental?
Safiental covers 151.4 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Safiental growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Safiental went from 896 to 972, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Safiental?
Safiental is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.682, longitude 9.316.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Safiental?
In Safiental, “Wood heating systems” stands at 71.4% (2026), ranking 7 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Safiental?
In Safiental, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 61.9% (2026), ranking 29 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Safiental?
In Safiental, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,104 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Safiental?
The nearest to Safiental are Tschappina (5.1 km), Urmein (6.6 km), Flerden (6.7 km), Masein (8.3 km), Thusis (9.5 km).