Sumvitg: population and statistics
Sumvitg has a population of 1,053 (2025) across 101.9 km², or 10.3 people per km². It ranks 1,431 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,053 residents
- 101.9 km²
- 10 people/km²
- 1,115 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Sumvitg ranks No. 53 by population.
Wood heating systems: 59.4% in Sumvitg, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.1% in Sumvitg, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 26° generates about 1,025 kWh a year here.
Sumvitg in numbers
Where is Sumvitg?
Population of Sumvitg over time
Sumvitg had 1,218 residents in 2015 and 1,053 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,104 |
| 2021 | 1,079 |
| 2022 | 1,082 |
| 2023 | 1,079 |
| 2024 | 1,063 |
| 2025 | 1,053 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 14,269 football pitches.
- Its population density is 22.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Trun, 4.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Disentis/Mustér (2,163 residents), 6.8 km away.
All indicators for Sumvitg
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 | Sumvitg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 37 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sumvitg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,082 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 986 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.6% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 113 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,767 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.1% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,090 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sumvitg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.7% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,750 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.4% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,194 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 59.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 27 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,264 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 63 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,423 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,208 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 823 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.7 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 815 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,435 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 34 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sumvitg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 105 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,222 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 66 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,431 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.7 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 991 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.6% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,091 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.8% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 915 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Sumvitg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 438 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,230 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 416.0 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 712 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.1% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,454 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.2% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 431 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Sumvitg | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.1% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,687 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Sumvitg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sumvitg?
Sumvitg has 1,053 residents (2025), ranking 1,431 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Sumvitg?
Sumvitg covers 101.9 km², with a density of 10 people per km².
Is the population of Sumvitg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sumvitg went from 1,218 to 1,053, a change of −13.5%.
Where is Sumvitg?
Sumvitg is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Surselva (district). Latitude 46.716, longitude 8.933.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Sumvitg?
In Sumvitg, “Wood heating systems” stands at 59.4% (2026), ranking 27 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Sumvitg?
In Sumvitg, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.1% (2025), ranking 37 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Sumvitg?
In Sumvitg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 26° produces about 1,025 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Sumvitg?
The nearest to Sumvitg are Trun (4.8 km), Disentis/Mustér (6.8 km), Breil/Brigels (10 km), Medel (Lucmagn) (12 km), Obersaxen Mundaun (13 km).