Tschappina: population and statistics
Tschappina has a population of 148 (2025) across 24.7 km², or 6.0 people per km². It ranks 2,071 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 148 residents
- 24.7 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,368 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Tschappina ranks No. 95 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,233 kWh a year here.
Tschappina in numbers
Where is Tschappina?
Population of Tschappina over time
Tschappina had 126 residents in 2015 and 148 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 134 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 142 |
| 2023 | 140 |
| 2024 | 146 |
| 2025 | 148 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,455 football pitches.
- Its population density is 38.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Urmein, 1.4 km away.
All indicators for Tschappina
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 | Tschappina | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.8% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Tschappina | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 258 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,841 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.8% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.9% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.3% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Tschappina | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 8.1% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 62.8% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 32 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 6,662 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.5 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,729 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 50,676 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Tschappina | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 24 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,983 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 8 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 2,059 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.0% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Tschappina | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 95 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,887 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 641.9 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Tschappina | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 4.0% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tschappina
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tschappina?
Tschappina has 148 residents (2025), ranking 2,071 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Tschappina?
Tschappina covers 24.7 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Tschappina growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tschappina went from 126 to 148, a change of +17.5%.
Where is Tschappina?
Tschappina is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 9.383.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Tschappina?
In Tschappina, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 8 (2026), ranking 2,059 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Jobs: what is the figure for Tschappina?
In Tschappina, “Jobs” stands at 95 (2024), ranking 1,887 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tschappina?
In Tschappina, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,233 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tschappina?
The nearest to Tschappina are Urmein (1.4 km), Flerden (2.2 km), Masein (3.4 km), Rongellen (4.5 km), Thusis (4.5 km).