Scuol: population and statistics
Scuol has a population of 4,599 (2025) across 438.6 km², or 10.5 people per km². It ranks 481 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,599 residents
- 438.6 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 1,207 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Scuol ranks No. 7 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 24.8% in Scuol, compared with an average of 51.5% in Grisons and 61.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.8% in Scuol, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,291 kWh a year here.
Scuol in numbers
Where is Scuol?
Population of Scuol over time
Scuol had 4,690 residents in 2015 and 4,599 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,624 |
| 2021 | 4,650 |
| 2022 | 4,601 |
| 2023 | 4,572 |
| 2024 | 4,546 |
| 2025 | 4,599 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 61,433 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Valsot, 7.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Davos (10,738 residents), 35 km away.
All indicators for Scuol
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 | Scuol | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.8% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 105 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Scuol | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,617 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 165 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.6% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 395 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 47.1% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,686 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Scuol | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 24.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,708 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.4% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,192 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.0% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 301 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,483 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 106 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,031 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 460.9 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,698 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 76.3 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 160 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,593 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 177 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Scuol | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 599 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 231 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 482 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 304 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.8 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 167 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.4% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 930 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.1% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,254 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Scuol | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,379 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 295 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 734.7 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 175 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 77.5% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 397 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,294 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Scuol | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.9% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 690 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Scuol
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scuol?
Scuol has 4,599 residents (2025), ranking 481 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Scuol?
Scuol covers 438.6 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Scuol growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Scuol went from 4,690 to 4,599, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Scuol?
Scuol is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair (district). Latitude 46.797, longitude 10.300.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Scuol?
In Scuol, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 24.8% (2026), ranking 1,708 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Scuol?
In Scuol, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.8% (2025), ranking 105 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Scuol?
In Scuol, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,291 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Scuol?
The nearest to Scuol are Valsot (7.6 km), Samnaun (18 km), Zernez (19 km), Val Müstair (24 km), S-chanf (31 km).