Untervaz: population and statistics
Untervaz has a population of 2,676 (2025) across 27.7 km², or 96.5 people per km². It ranks 801 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,676 residents
- 27.7 km²
- 96 people/km²
- 567 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Untervaz ranks No. 22 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Untervaz, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 52.6% in Untervaz, compared with an average of 66.4% in Grisons and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 1,094 kWh a year here.
Untervaz in numbers
Where is Untervaz?
Population of Untervaz over time
Untervaz had 2,445 residents in 2015 and 2,676 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,527 |
| 2021 | 2,626 |
| 2022 | 2,600 |
| 2023 | 2,675 |
| 2024 | 2,674 |
| 2025 | 2,676 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,882 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zizers, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Landquart (9,281 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,376 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Untervaz
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 | Untervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 1,274 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Untervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,538 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 766 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.7% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,077 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 567 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.1% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 983 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Untervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 604 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.3% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 23.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 411 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 79 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,271 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,294 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 717 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.1 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 730 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,486 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 722 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Untervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 171 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 881 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 175 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 818 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.4 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 882 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.6% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 1,666 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 164 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Untervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,108 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 768 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 414.1 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 723 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.9% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,029 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 31.8% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 559 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Untervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.3% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,380 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Untervaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Untervaz?
Untervaz has 2,676 residents (2025), ranking 801 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Untervaz?
Untervaz covers 27.7 km², with a density of 96 people per km².
Is the population of Untervaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Untervaz went from 2,445 to 2,676, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Untervaz?
Untervaz is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Landquart (district). Latitude 46.928, longitude 9.535.
District heating: what is the figure for Untervaz?
In Untervaz, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Untervaz?
In Untervaz, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 52.6% (2026), ranking 1,666 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Untervaz?
In Untervaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 1,094 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Untervaz?
The nearest to Untervaz are Zizers (2.5 km), Landquart (3.4 km), Trimmis (4.2 km), Pfäfers (6.7 km), Malans (6.8 km).