Thusis: population and statistics
Thusis has a population of 3,453 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 507 people per km². It ranks 642 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,453 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 507 people/km²
- 727 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Thusis ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 35.9% in Thusis, compared with an average of 21.2% in Grisons and 27.7% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 524.9 kW in Thusis, compared with an average of 966.6 kW in Grisons and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,235 kWh a year here.
Thusis in numbers
Where is Thusis?
Population of Thusis over time
Thusis had 3,097 residents in 2015 and 3,453 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,322 |
| 2021 | 3,399 |
| 2022 | 3,415 |
| 2023 | 3,459 |
| 2024 | 3,439 |
| 2025 | 3,453 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 954 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Sils im Domleschg, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Domat/Ems (8,428 residents), 14 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,940 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Thusis
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 | Thusis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 620 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Thusis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,067 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 581 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.8% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 599 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,043 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.9% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,596 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Thusis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.4% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,130 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,579 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 218 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.7% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 558 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 524.9 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,646 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.0 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 731 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,120 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,152 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Thusis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 354 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 413 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 291 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 524 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.3 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 368 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.5% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 757 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Thusis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,471 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 400 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 715.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 197 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.3% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 320 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.4% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,188 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Thusis | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.9% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 138 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Thusis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thusis?
Thusis has 3,453 residents (2025), ranking 642 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Thusis?
Thusis covers 6.8 km², with a density of 507 people per km².
Is the population of Thusis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Thusis went from 3,097 to 3,453, a change of +11.5%.
Where is Thusis?
Thusis is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.696, longitude 9.439.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Thusis?
In Thusis, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 35.9% (2025), ranking 138 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Thusis?
In Thusis, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 524.9 kW (2026), ranking 1,646 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Thusis?
In Thusis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,235 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Thusis?
The nearest to Thusis are Sils im Domleschg (0.9 km), Masein (1.3 km), Fürstenau (2.3 km), Rongellen (2.5 km), Scharans (2.9 km).