Bettmeralp: population and statistics
Bettmeralp has a population of 468 (2025) across 29.4 km², or 15.9 people per km². It ranks 1,835 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 468 residents
- 29.4 km²
- 16 people/km²
- 1,182 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Bettmeralp ranks No. 94 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,291 kWh a year here.
Bettmeralp in numbers
Where is Bettmeralp?
Population of Bettmeralp over time
Bettmeralp had 452 residents in 2015 and 468 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 452 |
| 2021 | 456 |
| 2022 | 463 |
| 2023 | 474 |
| 2024 | 483 |
| 2025 | 468 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,112 football pitches.
- Its population density is 14.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bister, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mörel-Filet (743 residents), 2.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,164 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bettmeralp
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 | Bettmeralp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.2% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bettmeralp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,757 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 680 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.1% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.0% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 36.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bettmeralp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 13.8% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.3% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 17 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,963 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 304.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,043 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 41,410 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bettmeralp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 64 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,448 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.4% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.8% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bettmeralp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 781 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 948 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,669 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 92.8% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.5% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bettmeralp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.0% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bettmeralp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bettmeralp?
Bettmeralp has 468 residents (2025), ranking 1,835 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bettmeralp?
Bettmeralp covers 29.4 km², with a density of 16 people per km².
Is the population of Bettmeralp growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bettmeralp went from 452 to 468, a change of +3.5%.
Where is Bettmeralp?
Bettmeralp is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.377, longitude 8.071.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Bettmeralp?
In Bettmeralp, “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 Bettmeralp?
In Bettmeralp, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 64 (2026), ranking 1,448 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bettmeralp?
In Bettmeralp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,291 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bettmeralp?
The nearest to Bettmeralp are Bister (1.2 km), Grengiols (2.5 km), Mörel-Filet (2.9 km), Riederalp (2.9 km), Lax (3.6 km).