Sils im Engadin/Segl: population and statistics
Sils im Engadin/Segl has a population of 693 (2025) across 63.6 km², or 10.9 people per km². It ranks 1,662 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 693 residents
- 63.6 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 1,806 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Sils im Engadin/Segl ranks No. 71 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Sils im Engadin/Segl, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,411 in Sils im Engadin/Segl, compared with an average of 688.3 in Grisons and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,317 kWh a year here.
Sils im Engadin/Segl in numbers
Where is Sils im Engadin/Segl?
Population of Sils im Engadin/Segl over time
Sils im Engadin/Segl had 761 residents in 2015 and 693 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 715 |
| 2021 | 706 |
| 2022 | 697 |
| 2023 | 708 |
| 2024 | 708 |
| 2025 | 693 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,903 football pitches.
- Its population density is 21.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Silvaplana (1,108 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Sils im Engadin/Segl
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 | Sils im Engadin/Segl | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.5% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 949 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sils im Engadin/Segl | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,238 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 906 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.8% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.6% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,612 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 46.3% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,696 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sils im Engadin/Segl | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 457 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.4% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,693 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.8% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 356 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 12 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 2,014 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 881.1 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,271 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.3 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,226 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,150 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 57 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sils im Engadin/Segl | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,210 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 94 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,206 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 135.6 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 65 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.3% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 432 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,713 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sils im Engadin/Segl | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 978 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 837 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,411 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 31 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.9% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 303 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.2% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,288 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Sils im Engadin/Segl | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.6% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 205 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sils im Engadin/Segl
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sils im Engadin/Segl?
Sils im Engadin/Segl has 693 residents (2025), ranking 1,662 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sils im Engadin/Segl?
Sils im Engadin/Segl covers 63.6 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Sils im Engadin/Segl growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sils im Engadin/Segl went from 761 to 693, a change of −8.9%.
Where is Sils im Engadin/Segl?
Sils im Engadin/Segl is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Maloja (district). Latitude 46.433, longitude 9.766.
District heating: what is the figure for Sils im Engadin/Segl?
In Sils im Engadin/Segl, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Sils im Engadin/Segl?
In Sils im Engadin/Segl, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,411 (2024), ranking 31 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sils im Engadin/Segl?
In Sils im Engadin/Segl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,317 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sils im Engadin/Segl?
The nearest to Sils im Engadin/Segl are Silvaplana (4.5 km), St. Moritz (9.0 km), Celerina/Schlarigna (11 km), Pontresina (13 km), Samedan (14 km).