Chippis: population and statistics
Chippis has a population of 1,627 (2025) across 2.0 km², or 814 people per km². It ranks 1,111 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,627 residents
- 2.0 km²
- 814 people/km²
- 521 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Chippis ranks No. 51 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Chippis, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 48.6% in Chippis, compared with an average of 26.5% in Valais and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,383 kWh a year here.
Chippis in numbers
Where is Chippis?
Population of Chippis over time
Chippis had 1,632 residents in 2015 and 1,627 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,597 |
| 2021 | 1,584 |
| 2022 | 1,556 |
| 2023 | 1,599 |
| 2024 | 1,615 |
| 2025 | 1,627 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 280 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sierre (18,059 residents), 0.9 km away.
All indicators for Chippis
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 | Chippis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.3% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,343 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chippis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 795 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,187 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.7% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 678 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.1% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,594 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.0% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,673 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chippis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 86.7% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 20 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,745 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.8% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,788 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 36 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,736 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 423.6 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,719 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.5 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,322 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,297 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,116 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chippis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 108 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,201 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 112 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,088 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 759 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.7% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,338 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.4% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 773 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chippis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 463 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,205 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 284.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,228 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.9% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,550 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 48.6% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 140 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chippis | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 48.6% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 14 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chippis
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chippis?
Chippis has 1,627 residents (2025), ranking 1,111 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chippis?
Chippis covers 2.0 km², with a density of 814 people per km².
Is the population of Chippis growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chippis went from 1,632 to 1,627, a change of −0.3%.
Where is Chippis?
Chippis is in Valais. It belongs to District de Sierre (district). Latitude 46.283, longitude 7.533.
District heating: what is the figure for Chippis?
In Chippis, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Chippis?
In Chippis, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 48.6% (2025), ranking 14 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chippis?
In Chippis, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,383 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chippis?
The nearest to Chippis are Sierre (0.9 km), Noble-Contrée (1.9 km), Chalais (3.2 km), Salgesch (3.2 km), Crans-Montana (5.0 km).