Schmitten (GR): population and statistics
Schmitten (GR) has a population of 213 (2025) across 11.3 km², or 18.8 people per km². It ranks 2,027 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 213 residents
- 11.3 km²
- 19 people/km²
- 1,277 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Schmitten (GR) ranks No. 88 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,340 kWh a year here.
Schmitten (GR) in numbers
Where is Schmitten (GR)?
Population of Schmitten (GR) over time
Schmitten (GR) had 242 residents in 2015 and 213 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 222 |
| 2021 | 218 |
| 2022 | 212 |
| 2023 | 209 |
| 2024 | 205 |
| 2025 | 213 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,585 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bergün Filisur (894 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,360 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Schmitten (GR)
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 | Schmitten (GR) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Schmitten (GR) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 308 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,763 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.2% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 2.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.1% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Schmitten (GR) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.3% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 31.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 13 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,998 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 702.9 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.7 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,948 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,207 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Schmitten (GR) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 11 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 2,028 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.6 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.2% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Schmitten (GR) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 48 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,030 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 225.4 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.3% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 58.3% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Schmitten (GR) | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.0% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Schmitten (GR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schmitten (GR)?
Schmitten (GR) has 213 residents (2025), ranking 2,027 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Schmitten (GR)?
Schmitten (GR) covers 11.3 km², with a density of 19 people per km².
Is the population of Schmitten (GR) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Schmitten (GR) went from 242 to 213, a change of −12.0%.
Where is Schmitten (GR)?
Schmitten (GR) is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Albula (district). Latitude 46.687, longitude 9.672.
Establishments: what is the figure for Schmitten (GR)?
In Schmitten (GR), “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Schmitten (GR)?
In Schmitten (GR), “Jobs” stands at 48 (2024), ranking 2,030 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schmitten (GR)?
In Schmitten (GR), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,340 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schmitten (GR)?
The nearest to Schmitten (GR) are Bergün Filisur (5.3 km), Albula/Alvra (8.0 km), Lantsch/Lenz (8.1 km), Vaz/Obervaz (9.9 km), Arosa (11 km).