Vaz/Obervaz: population and statistics
Vaz/Obervaz has a population of 2,703 (2025) across 42.5 km², or 63.6 people per km². It ranks 792 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,703 residents
- 42.5 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 1,564 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Vaz/Obervaz ranks No. 21 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 23,433 kWh/inh. in Vaz/Obervaz, compared with an average of 12,680 kWh/inh. in Grisons and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,060 in Vaz/Obervaz, compared with an average of 688.3 in Grisons and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,294 kWh a year here.
Vaz/Obervaz in numbers
Where is Vaz/Obervaz?
Population of Vaz/Obervaz over time
Vaz/Obervaz had 2,718 residents in 2015 and 2,703 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,802 |
| 2021 | 2,802 |
| 2022 | 2,749 |
| 2023 | 2,742 |
| 2024 | 2,732 |
| 2025 | 2,703 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,954 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lantsch/Lenz, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Domat/Ems (8,428 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Vaz/Obervaz
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 | Vaz/Obervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.9% | 24.0% | 20.7% | ranked 203 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vaz/Obervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,905 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 150 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.4% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ranked 1,642 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.4% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,349 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 53.2% | 56.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,587 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vaz/Obervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ranked 836 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.6% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ranked 1,680 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.5% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,249 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ranked 1,023 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 192 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 551 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,603 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 431 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 63.3 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 213 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,433 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 44 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vaz/Obervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 347 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 425 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 339 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 445 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 125.4 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ranked 88 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.1% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ranked 446 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.9% | 26.3% | 29.0% | ranked 1,643 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vaz/Obervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,865 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 346 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,060 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ranked 70 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.5% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ranked 193 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.6% | 23.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,442 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vaz/Obervaz | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.1% | 21.2% | 18.9% | ranked 735 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vaz/Obervaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vaz/Obervaz?
Vaz/Obervaz has 2,703 residents (2025), ranking 792 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vaz/Obervaz?
Vaz/Obervaz covers 42.5 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Vaz/Obervaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vaz/Obervaz went from 2,718 to 2,703, a change of −0.6%.
Where is Vaz/Obervaz?
Vaz/Obervaz is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Albula (district). Latitude 46.716, longitude 9.550.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Vaz/Obervaz?
In Vaz/Obervaz, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 23,433 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 44 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Vaz/Obervaz?
In Vaz/Obervaz, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,060 (2024), ranking 70 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vaz/Obervaz?
In Vaz/Obervaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,294 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vaz/Obervaz?
The nearest to Vaz/Obervaz are Lantsch/Lenz (3.9 km), Albula/Alvra (6.0 km), Scharans (6.9 km), Churwalden (7.2 km), Sils im Domleschg (7.9 km).