Bitsch: population and statistics
Bitsch has a population of 1,219 (2025) across 4.1 km², or 297 people per km². It ranks 1,316 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +36.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,219 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 297 people/km²
- 861 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Bitsch ranks No. 62 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Bitsch, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Bitsch, compared with an average of 21.2% in Valais and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,369 kWh a year here.
Bitsch in numbers
Where is Bitsch?
Population of Bitsch over time
Bitsch had 894 residents in 2015 and 1,219 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,035 |
| 2021 | 1,079 |
| 2022 | 1,122 |
| 2023 | 1,116 |
| 2024 | 1,142 |
| 2025 | 1,219 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 574 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Naters (10,791 residents), 1.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,476 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bitsch
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 | Bitsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,683 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bitsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 672 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,308 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.3% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,385 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.3% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 403 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,432 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bitsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 23.6% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,717 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 27.5% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 301 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 380 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 81 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,251 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,677 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 385 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.3 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,541 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,417 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,095 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bitsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 89 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,337 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 79 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,317 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 908 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.8% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 894 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bitsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 373 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,319 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 306.0 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,141 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 66.2% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 799 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.5% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 825 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bitsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.5% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,441 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bitsch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bitsch?
Bitsch has 1,219 residents (2025), ranking 1,316 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bitsch?
Bitsch covers 4.1 km², with a density of 297 people per km².
Is the population of Bitsch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bitsch went from 894 to 1,219, a change of +36.4%.
Where is Bitsch?
Bitsch is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.333, longitude 8.000.
District heating: what is the figure for Bitsch?
In Bitsch, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bitsch?
In Bitsch, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,683 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bitsch?
In Bitsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,369 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bitsch?
The nearest to Bitsch are Naters (1.4 km), Brig-Glis (2.2 km), Ried-Brig (2.3 km), Termen (2.3 km), Mörel-Filet (4.5 km).