Eggerberg: population and statistics
Eggerberg has a population of 345 (2025) across 6.0 km², or 57.1 people per km². It ranks 1,934 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: 0.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 345 residents
- 6.0 km²
- 57 people/km²
- 650 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Eggerberg ranks No. 105 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,402 kWh a year here.
Eggerberg in numbers
Where is Eggerberg?
Population of Eggerberg over time
Eggerberg had 345 residents in 2015 and 345 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 324 |
| 2021 | 329 |
| 2022 | 317 |
| 2023 | 329 |
| 2024 | 338 |
| 2025 | 345 |
Did you know?
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 846 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Visp (9,075 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eggerberg
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 | Eggerberg | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Eggerberg | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 311 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.7% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.5% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.9% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Eggerberg | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.1% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 46.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 29 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,840 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,142 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,808 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,667 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Eggerberg | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 28 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,940 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 13 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 2,004 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.5% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.5% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Eggerberg | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 67 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,980 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 194.2 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 59.7% | 71.1% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Eggerberg | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.6% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eggerberg
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eggerberg?
Eggerberg has 345 residents (2025), ranking 1,934 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eggerberg?
Eggerberg covers 6.0 km², with a density of 57 people per km².
Is the population of Eggerberg growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eggerberg went from 345 to 345, a change of 0.0%.
Where is Eggerberg?
Eggerberg is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Brig (district). Latitude 46.300, longitude 7.883.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Eggerberg?
In Eggerberg, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 13 (2026), ranking 2,004 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Jobs: what is the figure for Eggerberg?
In Eggerberg, “Jobs” stands at 67 (2024), ranking 1,980 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eggerberg?
In Eggerberg, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,402 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eggerberg?
The nearest to Eggerberg are Visp (0.9 km), Lalden (2.3 km), Ausserberg (3.2 km), Zeneggen (5.3 km), Visperterminen (5.7 km).