Val Müstair: population and statistics
Val Müstair has a population of 1,427 (2025) across 198.7 km², or 7.2 people per km². It ranks 1,208 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,427 residents
- 198.7 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 1,422 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Val Müstair ranks No. 42 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 36.1% in Val Müstair, compared with an average of 24.0% in Grisons and 19.8% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 24,555 kWh/inh. in Val Müstair, compared with an average of 12,680 kWh/inh. in Grisons and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,210 kWh a year here.
Val Müstair in numbers
Where is Val Müstair?
Population of Val Müstair over time
Val Müstair had 1,539 residents in 2015 and 1,427 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,423 |
| 2021 | 1,409 |
| 2022 | 1,425 |
| 2023 | 1,422 |
| 2024 | 1,430 |
| 2025 | 1,427 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 27,822 football pitches.
- Its population density is 32.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Scuol (4,599 residents), 24 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,840 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Val Müstair
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 | Val Müstair | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 7 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Val Müstair | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,373 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 835 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.0% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 236 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.1% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,652 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.6% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,214 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Val Müstair | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,051 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 40.1% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 124 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,367 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 63 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,423 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,609 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 426 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.0 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 567 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,555 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 33 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Val Müstair | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 232 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 659 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 190 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 769 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.1 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 75 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.9% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 603 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.6% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,436 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Val Müstair | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,243 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 714 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 871.1 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 112 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.4% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 909 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 844 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Val Müstair | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,571 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Val Müstair
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Val Müstair?
Val Müstair has 1,427 residents (2025), ranking 1,208 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Val Müstair?
Val Müstair covers 198.7 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Val Müstair growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Val Müstair went from 1,539 to 1,427, a change of −7.3%.
Where is Val Müstair?
Val Müstair is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair (district). Latitude 46.600, longitude 10.417.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Val Müstair?
In Val Müstair, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 36.1% (2025), ranking 7 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Val Müstair?
In Val Müstair, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 24,555 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 33 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Val Müstair?
In Val Müstair, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,210 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Val Müstair?
The nearest to Val Müstair are Scuol (24 km), Valsot (26 km), Zernez (27 km), S-chanf (33 km), Zuoz (35 km).