Baltschieder: population and statistics
Baltschieder has a population of 1,406 (2025) across 31.3 km², or 44.9 people per km². It ranks 1,223 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,406 residents
- 31.3 km²
- 45 people/km²
- 2,327 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Baltschieder ranks No. 57 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Baltschieder, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 80.3% in Baltschieder, compared with an average of 72.6% in Valais and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,436 kWh a year here.
Baltschieder in numbers
Where is Baltschieder?
Population of Baltschieder over time
Baltschieder had 1,300 residents in 2015 and 1,406 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,305 |
| 2021 | 1,318 |
| 2022 | 1,355 |
| 2023 | 1,367 |
| 2024 | 1,386 |
| 2025 | 1,406 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,389 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Blatten, 6.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Visp (9,075 residents), 9.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Baltschieder
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 | Baltschieder | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,396 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Baltschieder | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 612 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,360 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,607 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.1% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 662 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.6% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,112 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Baltschieder | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.2% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 823 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.8% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 685 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 939 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 106 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,031 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,489 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 542 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 11.6 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,440 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,250 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,122 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Baltschieder | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 79 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,418 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 76 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,342 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.1 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,370 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 51 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.1% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Baltschieder | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 273 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,471 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 194.2 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,582 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.4% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 500 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.2% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,417 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Baltschieder | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.4% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,372 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Baltschieder
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Baltschieder?
Baltschieder has 1,406 residents (2025), ranking 1,223 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Baltschieder?
Baltschieder covers 31.3 km², with a density of 45 people per km².
Is the population of Baltschieder growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Baltschieder went from 1,300 to 1,406, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Baltschieder?
Baltschieder is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.376, longitude 7.881.
District heating: what is the figure for Baltschieder?
In Baltschieder, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Baltschieder?
In Baltschieder, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 80.3% (2026), ranking 51 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Baltschieder?
In Baltschieder, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,436 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Baltschieder?
The nearest to Baltschieder are Blatten (6.7 km), Ausserberg (7.0 km), Wiler (Lötschen) (8.0 km), Eggerberg (8.4 km), Kippel (8.8 km).