Schiers: population and statistics
Schiers has a population of 3,017 (2025) across 61.7 km², or 48.9 people per km². It ranks 727 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,017 residents
- 61.7 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 741 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Schiers ranks No. 16 by population.
Wood heating systems: 52.2% in Schiers, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 46.1 in Schiers, compared with an average of 93.5 in Grisons and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 27° generates about 983 kWh a year here.
Schiers in numbers
Where is Schiers?
Population of Schiers over time
Schiers had 2,643 residents in 2015 and 3,017 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,727 |
| 2021 | 2,810 |
| 2022 | 2,861 |
| 2023 | 2,951 |
| 2024 | 2,993 |
| 2025 | 3,017 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,636 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grüsch, 3.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Landquart (9,281 residents), 9.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,932 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schiers
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 | Schiers | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,109 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schiers | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,927 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 629 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.4% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 571 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.8% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 867 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.4% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 723 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Schiers | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.5% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,477 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,319 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 52.2% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 49 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 103 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,054 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 627.4 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,557 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.7 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 656 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,179 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 768 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schiers | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 241 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 635 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 139 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 962 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,638 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.8% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 182 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schiers | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,625 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 575 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 538.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 419 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.5% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 530 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.6% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,059 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Schiers | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.8% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 691 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schiers
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schiers?
Schiers has 3,017 residents (2025), ranking 727 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schiers?
Schiers covers 61.7 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Schiers growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schiers went from 2,643 to 3,017, a change of +14.2%.
Where is Schiers?
Schiers is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Prättigau / Davos (district). Latitude 46.966, longitude 9.683.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Schiers?
In Schiers, “Wood heating systems” stands at 52.2% (2026), ranking 49 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schiers?
In Schiers, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 46.1 (2026), ranking 1,638 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schiers?
In Schiers, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 27° produces about 983 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schiers?
The nearest to Schiers are Grüsch (3.8 km), Furna (3.9 km), Seewis im Prättigau (4.4 km), Jenaz (6.1 km), Luzein (8.2 km).