Brig-Glis: population and statistics
Brig-Glis has a population of 14,197 (2025) across 37.7 km², or 377 people per km². It ranks 102 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 14,197 residents
- 37.7 km²
- 377 people/km²
- 687 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Brig-Glis ranks No. 5 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 43.1% in Brig-Glis, compared with an average of 63.4% in Valais and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,298 kWh a year here.
Brig-Glis in numbers
Where is Brig-Glis?
Population of Brig-Glis over time
Brig-Glis had 13,088 residents in 2015 and 14,197 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,221 |
| 2021 | 13,435 |
| 2022 | 13,642 |
| 2023 | 13,976 |
| 2024 | 14,085 |
| 2025 | 14,197 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,276 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Naters, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sion (37,844 residents), 49 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,192 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brig-Glis
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 | Brig-Glis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 568 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Brig-Glis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,746 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 100 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,523 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.6% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 748 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 43.1% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,729 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Brig-Glis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.1% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 290 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,106 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.1% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,349 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 953 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 345 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 215 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 804.8 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,358 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 99.5 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 85 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,012 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,381 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Brig-Glis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,225 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 88 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,318 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 95 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 260 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.6% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 470 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.4% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,392 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Brig-Glis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 10,916 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 85 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 768.9 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 154 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 192 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,362 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Brig-Glis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.1% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 618 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brig-Glis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brig-Glis?
Brig-Glis has 14,197 residents (2025), ranking 102 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brig-Glis?
Brig-Glis covers 37.7 km², with a density of 377 people per km².
Is the population of Brig-Glis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brig-Glis went from 13,088 to 14,197, a change of +8.5%.
Where is Brig-Glis?
Brig-Glis is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Brig (district). Latitude 46.316, longitude 7.988.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Brig-Glis?
In Brig-Glis, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 43.1% (2026), ranking 1,729 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Brig-Glis?
In Brig-Glis, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 99.5 GWh/year (2026), ranking 85 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brig-Glis?
In Brig-Glis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,298 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brig-Glis?
The nearest to Brig-Glis are Naters (0.9 km), Bitsch (2.2 km), Ried-Brig (2.2 km), Termen (2.2 km), Mörel-Filet (6.5 km).