Bourg-Saint-Pierre: population and statistics
Bourg-Saint-Pierre has a population of 242 (2025) across 89.8 km², or 2.7 people per km². It ranks 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +32.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 242 residents
- 89.8 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 1,787 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Bourg-Saint-Pierre ranks No. 114 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,304 kWh a year here.
Bourg-Saint-Pierre in numbers
Where is Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
Population of Bourg-Saint-Pierre over time
Bourg-Saint-Pierre had 183 residents in 2015 and 242 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 211 |
| 2021 | 221 |
| 2022 | 218 |
| 2023 | 215 |
| 2024 | 222 |
| 2025 | 242 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,578 football pitches.
- Its population density is 86.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Liddes (790 residents), 3.9 km away.
All indicators for Bourg-Saint-Pierre
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 | Bourg-Saint-Pierre | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bourg-Saint-Pierre | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 231 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,887 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 51.1% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.9% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.8% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bourg-Saint-Pierre | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.4% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.0% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 12 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,014 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 576.6 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.9 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,706 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 32,479 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bourg-Saint-Pierre | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 42 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,676 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 173.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.2% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bourg-Saint-Pierre | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 121 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,816 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 500.0 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 95.0% | 71.1% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Bourg-Saint-Pierre | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
Bourg-Saint-Pierre has 242 residents (2025), ranking 2,000 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
Bourg-Saint-Pierre covers 89.8 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Bourg-Saint-Pierre growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bourg-Saint-Pierre went from 183 to 242, a change of +32.2%.
Where is Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
Bourg-Saint-Pierre is in Valais. It belongs to District d'Entremont (district). Latitude 45.950, longitude 7.200.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
In Bourg-Saint-Pierre, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 12 (2026), ranking 2,014 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
In Bourg-Saint-Pierre, “Establishments” stands at 28 (2024), ranking 1,940 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
In Bourg-Saint-Pierre, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,304 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bourg-Saint-Pierre?
The nearest to Bourg-Saint-Pierre are Liddes (3.9 km), Orsières (10 km), Val de Bagnes (15 km), Sembrancher (15 km), Bovernier (17 km).