Tamins: population and statistics
Tamins has a population of 1,225 (2025) across 40.7 km², or 30.1 people per km². It ranks 1,310 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,225 residents
- 40.7 km²
- 30 people/km²
- 651 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Tamins ranks No. 45 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 11.5% in Tamins, compared with an average of 22.4% in Grisons and 24.6% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 36.2% in Tamins, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,363 kWh a year here.
Tamins in numbers
Where is Tamins?
Population of Tamins over time
Tamins had 1,174 residents in 2015 and 1,225 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,226 |
| 2021 | 1,216 |
| 2022 | 1,205 |
| 2023 | 1,215 |
| 2024 | 1,223 |
| 2025 | 1,225 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,706 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bonaduz (3,618 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,452 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tamins
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 | Tamins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.0% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 398 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tamins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 764 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,216 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.5% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 247 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.5% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,643 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.2% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 524 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tamins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.7% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,038 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,241 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 36.2% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 163 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,088 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 96 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,122 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 977.7 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,132 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.0 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,567 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,139 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,147 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tamins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,462 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 75 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,350 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.2 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,059 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,456 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 329 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tamins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 254 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,503 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 207.3 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,534 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.8% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,605 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 46.9% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 168 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Tamins | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.5% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,090 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tamins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tamins?
Tamins has 1,225 residents (2025), ranking 1,310 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Tamins?
Tamins covers 40.7 km², with a density of 30 people per km².
Is the population of Tamins growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tamins went from 1,174 to 1,225, a change of +4.3%.
Where is Tamins?
Tamins is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Imboden (district). Latitude 46.829, longitude 9.407.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Tamins?
In Tamins, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 11.5% (2026), ranking 1,643 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Tamins?
In Tamins, “Wood heating systems” stands at 36.2% (2026), ranking 163 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tamins?
In Tamins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,363 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tamins?
The nearest to Tamins are Bonaduz (1.5 km), Rhäzüns (3.3 km), Domat/Ems (3.8 km), Felsberg (4.6 km), Trin (6.9 km).