Eisten: population and statistics
Eisten has a population of 189 (2025) across 38.0 km², or 5.0 people per km². It ranks 2,042 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 189 residents
- 38.0 km²
- 5 people/km²
- 1,261 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Eisten ranks No. 115 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,105 kWh a year here.
Eisten in numbers
Where is Eisten?
Population of Eisten over time
Eisten had 201 residents in 2015 and 189 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 188 |
| 2021 | 185 |
| 2022 | 189 |
| 2023 | 191 |
| 2024 | 192 |
| 2025 | 189 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,322 football pitches.
- Its population density is 46.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Staldenried (559 residents), 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Eisten
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 | Eisten | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.6% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Eisten | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 197 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,938 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 61.9% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.1% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 43.2% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Eisten | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 42.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 1 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,094 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.6 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.9 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,092 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,212 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Eisten | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 10 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 2,094 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 11 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 2,028 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.2 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.5% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.2% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Eisten | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 29 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,077 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 153.4 | 537.6 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Eisten | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.4% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eisten
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eisten?
Eisten has 189 residents (2025), ranking 2,042 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eisten?
Eisten covers 38.0 km², with a density of 5 people per km².
Is the population of Eisten growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eisten went from 201 to 189, a change of −6.0%.
Where is Eisten?
Eisten is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.200, longitude 7.900.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Eisten?
In Eisten, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 1 (2026), ranking 2,094 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Eisten?
In Eisten, “Establishments” stands at 10 (2024), ranking 2,094 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eisten?
In Eisten, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,105 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eisten?
The nearest to Eisten are Staldenried (2.1 km), Grächen (4.0 km), Stalden (VS) (4.5 km), Visperterminen (5.6 km), Törbel (5.7 km).