Bellwald: population and statistics
Bellwald has a population of 364 (2025) across 13.7 km², or 26.6 people per km². It ranks 1,920 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 364 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 1,508 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Bellwald ranks No. 103 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,442 kWh a year here.
Bellwald in numbers
Where is Bellwald?
Population of Bellwald over time
Bellwald had 411 residents in 2015 and 364 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 354 |
| 2021 | 350 |
| 2022 | 338 |
| 2023 | 349 |
| 2024 | 363 |
| 2025 | 364 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,919 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ernen, 3.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Fiesch (894 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bellwald
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 | Bellwald | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.9% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bellwald | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,248 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 899 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.4% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.0% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bellwald | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 17.8% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.2% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.8% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 950.6 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,223 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 42,253 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bellwald | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 54 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,662 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 52 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,563 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 142.9 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 82.7% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 7.7% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bellwald | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 231 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,548 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 634.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.7% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.6% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bellwald | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.3% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bellwald
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bellwald?
Bellwald has 364 residents (2025), ranking 1,920 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bellwald?
Bellwald covers 13.7 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Bellwald growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bellwald went from 411 to 364, a change of −11.4%.
Where is Bellwald?
Bellwald is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Goms (district). Latitude 46.433, longitude 8.150.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Bellwald?
In Bellwald, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 44 (2026), ranking 1,642 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bellwald?
In Bellwald, “Establishments” stands at 54 (2024), ranking 1,662 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bellwald?
In Bellwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,442 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bellwald?
The nearest to Bellwald are Ernen (3.7 km), Fiesch (3.9 km), Lax (6.1 km), Fieschertal (7.5 km), Binn (7.8 km).