Zillis-Reischen: population and statistics
Zillis-Reischen has a population of 440 (2025) across 24.5 km², or 18.0 people per km². It ranks 1,865 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 440 residents
- 24.5 km²
- 18 people/km²
- 1,003 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Zillis-Reischen ranks No. 79 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,267 kWh a year here.
Zillis-Reischen in numbers
Where is Zillis-Reischen?
Population of Zillis-Reischen over time
Zillis-Reischen had 403 residents in 2015 and 440 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 389 |
| 2021 | 394 |
| 2022 | 404 |
| 2023 | 419 |
| 2024 | 426 |
| 2025 | 440 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Grisons for “Heat pumps as main heating”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Muntogna da Schons, 0.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Andeer (912 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,068 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zillis-Reischen
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 | Zillis-Reischen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Zillis-Reischen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 314 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,751 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 54.1% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.0% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.3% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Zillis-Reischen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 3.9% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 67.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.3% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 17 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,963 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 764.2 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.5 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,876 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,432 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Zillis-Reischen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,731 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.5 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.5% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.3% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Zillis-Reischen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 205 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,600 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 465.9 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.2% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 55.6% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Zillis-Reischen | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.7% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zillis-Reischen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zillis-Reischen?
Zillis-Reischen has 440 residents (2025), ranking 1,865 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zillis-Reischen?
Zillis-Reischen covers 24.5 km², with a density of 18 people per km².
Is the population of Zillis-Reischen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zillis-Reischen went from 403 to 440, a change of +9.2%.
Where is Zillis-Reischen?
Zillis-Reischen is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Viamala (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 9.433.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Zillis-Reischen?
In Zillis-Reischen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 17 (2026), ranking 1,963 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Zillis-Reischen?
In Zillis-Reischen, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 31 (2026), ranking 1,787 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zillis-Reischen?
In Zillis-Reischen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,267 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zillis-Reischen?
The nearest to Zillis-Reischen are Muntogna da Schons (0.5 km), Andeer (3.4 km), Rongellen (4.6 km), Urmein (6.3 km), Tschappina (6.7 km).