Seewis im Prättigau: population and statistics
Seewis im Prättigau has a population of 1,485 (2025) across 49.6 km², or 29.9 people per km². It ranks 1,177 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,485 residents
- 49.6 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 950 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Seewis im Prättigau ranks No. 40 by population.
Wood heating systems: 51.3% in Seewis im Prättigau, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 48.7% in Seewis im Prättigau, compared with an average of 66.4% in Grisons and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,339 kWh a year here.
Seewis im Prättigau in numbers
Where is Seewis im Prättigau?
Population of Seewis im Prättigau over time
Seewis im Prättigau had 1,390 residents in 2015 and 1,485 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,376 |
| 2021 | 1,390 |
| 2022 | 1,426 |
| 2023 | 1,430 |
| 2024 | 1,450 |
| 2025 | 1,485 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,951 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grüsch, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schiers (3,017 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,356 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Seewis im Prättigau
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 | Seewis im Prättigau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,102 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Seewis im Prättigau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,037 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,018 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.4% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 431 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.7% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,535 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.6% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 374 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Seewis im Prättigau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.4% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,558 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,410 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 51.3% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 55 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 841 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 90 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,171 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 990.2 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,111 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.8 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 951 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,653 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 271 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Seewis im Prättigau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 127 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,077 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 78 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,331 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.5 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,430 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,741 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.3% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 106 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Seewis im Prättigau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 609 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,062 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 410.1 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 735 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 44.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,500 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 234 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Seewis im Prättigau | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.8% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,272 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Seewis im Prättigau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Seewis im Prättigau?
Seewis im Prättigau has 1,485 residents (2025), ranking 1,177 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Seewis im Prättigau?
Seewis im Prättigau covers 49.6 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Seewis im Prättigau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Seewis im Prättigau went from 1,390 to 1,485, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Seewis im Prättigau?
Seewis im Prättigau is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Prättigau / Davos (district). Latitude 46.990, longitude 9.637.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Seewis im Prättigau?
In Seewis im Prättigau, “Wood heating systems” stands at 51.3% (2026), ranking 55 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Seewis im Prättigau?
In Seewis im Prättigau, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 48.7% (2026), ranking 1,741 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Seewis im Prättigau?
In Seewis im Prättigau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,339 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Seewis im Prättigau?
The nearest to Seewis im Prättigau are Grüsch (2.7 km), Schiers (4.4 km), Malans (4.7 km), Jenins (6.7 km), Furna (6.7 km).