Valsot: population and statistics
Valsot has a population of 824 (2025) across 159.0 km², or 5.2 people per km². It ranks 1,572 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −8.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 824 residents
- 159.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 1,178 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Valsot ranks No. 65 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Valsot, compared with an average of 3.0% in Grisons and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 62.3% in Valsot, compared with an average of 24.5% in Grisons and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,220 kWh a year here.
Valsot in numbers
Where is Valsot?
Population of Valsot over time
Valsot had 904 residents in 2015 and 824 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 826 |
| 2021 | 829 |
| 2022 | 826 |
| 2023 | 811 |
| 2024 | 801 |
| 2025 | 824 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,263 football pitches.
- Its population density is 44.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Scuol (4,599 residents), 7.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,880 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Valsot
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 | Valsot | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 78 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Valsot | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 754 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,222 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 62.3% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 28 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,672 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.4% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 723 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Valsot | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 13.8% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 1,786 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,596 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 53.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 43 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 32 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,165 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 877 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.3 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,049 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,398 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 45 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Valsot | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 119 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,123 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 83 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,282 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.7 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 189 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.3% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 356 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.3% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,627 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Valsot | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 430 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,239 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 521.8 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 450 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 1,657 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.0% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 400 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Valsot | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.7% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 1,492 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Valsot
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Valsot?
Valsot has 824 residents (2025), ranking 1,572 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Valsot?
Valsot covers 159.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Valsot growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Valsot went from 904 to 824, a change of −8.8%.
Where is Valsot?
Valsot is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Engiadina Bassa / Val Müstair (district). Latitude 46.833, longitude 10.383.
District heating: what is the figure for Valsot?
In Valsot, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Valsot?
In Valsot, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 62.3% (2026), ranking 28 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Valsot?
In Valsot, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,220 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Valsot?
The nearest to Valsot are Scuol (7.6 km), Samnaun (13 km), Val Müstair (26 km), Zernez (26 km), Klosters (38 km).