Binn: population and statistics
Binn has a population of 126 (2025) across 65.1 km², or 1.9 people per km². It ranks 2,081 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −13.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 126 residents
- 65.1 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,521 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Binn ranks No. 119 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,187 kWh a year here.
Binn in numbers
Where is Binn?
Population of Binn over time
Binn had 145 residents in 2015 and 126 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 127 |
| 2021 | 125 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2023 | 123 |
| 2024 | 129 |
| 2025 | 126 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,116 football pitches.
- Its population density is 122.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ernen (538 residents), 4.5 km away.
All indicators for Binn
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 | Binn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.9% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Binn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 276 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,802 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 59.8% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 1.4% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Binn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 72.0% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 2 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,087 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 131.1 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.0 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,914 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 39,841 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Binn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 25 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,971 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 19 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,941 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 150.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.8% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Binn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 67 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,980 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 531.7 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.1% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.9% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Binn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.3% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Binn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Binn?
Binn has 126 residents (2025), ranking 2,081 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Binn?
Binn covers 65.1 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Binn growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Binn went from 145 to 126, a change of −13.1%.
Where is Binn?
Binn is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Goms (district). Latitude 46.367, longitude 8.183.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Binn?
In Binn, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 2 (2026), ranking 2,087 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Binn?
In Binn, “Establishments” stands at 25 (2024), ranking 1,971 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Binn?
In Binn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,187 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Binn?
The nearest to Binn are Ernen (4.5 km), Fiesch (5.3 km), Lax (5.4 km), Grengiols (6.4 km), Bellwald (7.8 km).