Trin: population and statistics
Trin has a population of 1,574 (2025) across 47.2 km², or 33.4 people per km². It ranks 1,139 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +19.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,574 residents
- 47.2 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 1,797 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Trin ranks No. 39 by population.
Wood heating systems: 41.9% in Trin, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 9.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 212.8 in Trin, compared with an average of 688.3 in Grisons and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,299 kWh a year here.
Trin in numbers
Where is Trin?
Population of Trin over time
Trin had 1,323 residents in 2015 and 1,574 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,479 |
| 2021 | 1,468 |
| 2022 | 1,488 |
| 2023 | 1,525 |
| 2024 | 1,557 |
| 2025 | 1,574 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,606 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Flims (2,954 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,196 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Trin
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 | Trin | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 514 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Trin | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,296 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 877 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.4% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 731 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 722 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.6% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,300 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Trin | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.5% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,430 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,058 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 41.9% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 108 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,310 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 93 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,146 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 915.1 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,225 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.0 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,145 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,820 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 678 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Trin | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,130 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 91 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.8 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 1,213 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,081 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.8% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 738 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Trin | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 335 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,373 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 212.8 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,518 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.4% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 945 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 672 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Trin | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.1% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,331 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Trin
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Trin?
Trin has 1,574 residents (2025), ranking 1,139 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Trin?
Trin covers 47.2 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Trin growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Trin went from 1,323 to 1,574, a change of +19.0%.
Where is Trin?
Trin is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Imboden (district). Latitude 46.862, longitude 9.330.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Trin?
In Trin, “Wood heating systems” stands at 41.9% (2026), ranking 108 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Trin?
In Trin, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 212.8 (2024), ranking 1,518 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Trin?
In Trin, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,299 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Trin?
The nearest to Trin are Flims (4.8 km), Tamins (6.9 km), Bonaduz (7.4 km), Laax (8.0 km), Rhäzüns (8.8 km).