Eischoll: population and statistics
Eischoll has a population of 460 (2025) across 13.8 km², or 33.5 people per km². It ranks 1,846 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 460 residents
- 13.8 km²
- 34 people/km²
- 2,192 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Eischoll ranks No. 95 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 31° generates about 1,194 kWh a year here.
Eischoll in numbers
Where is Eischoll?
Population of Eischoll over time
Eischoll had 453 residents in 2015 and 460 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 450 |
| 2021 | 450 |
| 2022 | 445 |
| 2023 | 453 |
| 2024 | 460 |
| 2025 | 460 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “District heating”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,926 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Unterbäch, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Steg-Hohtenn (1,768 residents), 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Eischoll
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 | Eischoll | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.1% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Eischoll | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 615 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,357 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.8% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.1% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Eischoll | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 55.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 30.6% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,328 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,525 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 22,652 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Eischoll | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 29 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,924 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.4 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.6% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.5% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Eischoll | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 90 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,909 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 195.7 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.1% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.9% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Eischoll | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.3% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eischoll
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eischoll?
Eischoll has 460 residents (2025), ranking 1,846 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eischoll?
Eischoll covers 13.8 km², with a density of 34 people per km².
Is the population of Eischoll growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eischoll went from 453 to 460, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Eischoll?
Eischoll is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.267, longitude 7.767.
Establishments: what is the figure for Eischoll?
In Eischoll, “Establishments” stands at 29 (2024), ranking 1,924 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Eischoll?
In Eischoll, “Jobs” stands at 90 (2024), ranking 1,909 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eischoll?
In Eischoll, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 31° produces about 1,194 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eischoll?
The nearest to Eischoll are Unterbäch (1.3 km), Steg-Hohtenn (2.3 km), Bürchen (3.8 km), Zeneggen (5.1 km), Ergisch (5.4 km).