St. Moritz: population and statistics
St. Moritz has a population of 5,027 (2025) across 28.7 km², or 175 people per km². It ranks 432 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,027 residents
- 28.7 km²
- 175 people/km²
- 1,825 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, St. Moritz ranks No. 6 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 96.7% in St. Moritz, compared with an average of 51.5% in Grisons and 61.7% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 29.7% in St. Moritz, compared with an average of 56.4% in Grisons and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,313 kWh a year here.
St. Moritz in numbers
Where is St. Moritz?
Population of St. Moritz over time
St. Moritz had 5,067 residents in 2015 and 5,027 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,945 |
| 2021 | 4,957 |
| 2022 | 4,924 |
| 2023 | 4,926 |
| 2024 | 4,997 |
| 2025 | 5,027 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Share of foreign nationals”.
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,018 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Celerina/Schlarigna, 2.3 km away.
All indicators for St. Moritz
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 | St. Moritz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 468 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | St. Moritz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,121 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 142 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.2% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.2% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,299 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 29.7% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,781 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | St. Moritz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 96.7% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,799 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.5% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,805 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,015 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 48 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,585 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 235.9 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,781 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 60.0 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 243 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,932 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 524 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | St. Moritz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 861 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 136 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,125 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 113 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 223.8 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 17 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 78.8% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 83 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,739 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | St. Moritz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 8,866 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 104 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,764 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 12 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.7% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 116 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.1% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,462 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | St. Moritz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 44.8% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 38 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: St. Moritz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of St. Moritz?
St. Moritz has 5,027 residents (2025), ranking 432 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is St. Moritz?
St. Moritz covers 28.7 km², with a density of 175 people per km².
Is the population of St. Moritz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of St. Moritz went from 5,067 to 5,027, a change of −0.8%.
Where is St. Moritz?
St. Moritz is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Maloja (district). Latitude 46.497, longitude 9.838.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for St. Moritz?
In St. Moritz, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 96.7% (2026), ranking 1 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for St. Moritz?
In St. Moritz, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 29.7% (2026), ranking 1,781 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in St. Moritz?
In St. Moritz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,313 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border St. Moritz?
The nearest to St. Moritz are Celerina/Schlarigna (2.3 km), Silvaplana (4.5 km), Pontresina (4.7 km), Samedan (4.8 km), Bever (6.8 km).