Samnaun: population and statistics
Samnaun has a population of 761 (2025) across 56.2 km², or 13.5 people per km². It ranks 1,609 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 761 residents
- 56.2 km²
- 14 people/km²
- 1,913 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Samnaun ranks No. 68 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 138.6 kW in Samnaun, compared with an average of 966.6 kW in Grisons and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 25.0% in Samnaun, compared with an average of 56.4% in Grisons and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,100 kWh a year here.
Samnaun in numbers
Where is Samnaun?
Population of Samnaun over time
Samnaun had 773 residents in 2015 and 761 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 784 |
| 2021 | 788 |
| 2022 | 791 |
| 2023 | 755 |
| 2024 | 750 |
| 2025 | 761 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,868 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Valsot, 13.3 km away.
All indicators for Samnaun
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 | Samnaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.2% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 665 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Samnaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,146 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 954 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.2% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,683 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 835 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 25.0% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,796 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Samnaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.4% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 505 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,587 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.7% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 731 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.3% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 731 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 9 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 2,043 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 138.6 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,800 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.9 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,246 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,540 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 101 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Samnaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 148 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 973 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 114 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,079 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 149.8 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 44 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.1% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 446 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.1% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,537 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Samnaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,196 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 734 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,572 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 22 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 92.8% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 37 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,746 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Samnaun | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.2% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 378 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Samnaun
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Samnaun?
Samnaun has 761 residents (2025), ranking 1,609 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Samnaun?
Samnaun covers 56.2 km², with a density of 14 people per km².
Is the population of Samnaun growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Samnaun went from 773 to 761, a change of −1.6%.
Where is Samnaun?
Samnaun is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair (district). Latitude 46.952, longitude 10.366.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Samnaun?
In Samnaun, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 138.6 kW (2026), ranking 1,800 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Samnaun?
In Samnaun, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 25.0% (2026), ranking 1,796 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Samnaun?
In Samnaun, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,100 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Samnaun?
The nearest to Samnaun are Valsot (13 km), Scuol (18 km), Zernez (35 km), Klosters (37 km), Val Müstair (39 km).