Albinen: population and statistics
Albinen has a population of 245 (2025) across 15.5 km², or 15.8 people per km². It ranks 1,998 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 245 residents
- 15.5 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 1,105 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Albinen ranks No. 113 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,358 kWh a year here.
Albinen in numbers
Where is Albinen?
Population of Albinen over time
Albinen had 243 residents in 2015 and 245 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 243 |
| 2021 | 250 |
| 2022 | 253 |
| 2023 | 262 |
| 2024 | 259 |
| 2025 | 245 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,171 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Inden, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leuk (4,349 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Albinen
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 | Albinen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.1% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Albinen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 505 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,503 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 48.7% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.2% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Albinen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 17.6% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.2% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 45.0% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 11 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,024 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 571.6 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.8 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,636 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 35,714 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Albinen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 30 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,917 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 28 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,833 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.3 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 46.4% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.3% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Albinen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 99 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,883 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 404.1 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.9% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.0% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Albinen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.9% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Albinen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Albinen?
Albinen has 245 residents (2025), ranking 1,998 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Albinen?
Albinen covers 15.5 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Albinen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Albinen went from 243 to 245, a change of +0.8%.
Where is Albinen?
Albinen is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.333, longitude 7.633.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Albinen?
In Albinen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 11 (2026), ranking 2,024 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Albinen?
In Albinen, “Establishments” stands at 30 (2024), ranking 1,917 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Albinen?
In Albinen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,358 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Albinen?
The nearest to Albinen are Inden (1.3 km), Leuk (1.9 km), Guttet-Feschel (2.3 km), Varen (3.2 km), Leukerbad (5.6 km).