Ergisch: population and statistics
Ergisch has a population of 184 (2025) across 29.5 km², or 6.2 people per km². It ranks 2,047 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −2.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 184 residents
- 29.5 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,186 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Ergisch ranks No. 116 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,144 kWh a year here.
Ergisch in numbers
Where is Ergisch?
Population of Ergisch over time
Ergisch had 189 residents in 2015 and 184 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 183 |
| 2022 | 179 |
| 2023 | 184 |
| 2024 | 183 |
| 2025 | 184 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Valais for “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,136 football pitches.
- Its population density is 37.5 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Ergisch
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 | Ergisch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 37.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Ergisch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 396 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,641 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 51.3% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.0% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.6% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ergisch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 3.8% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.6% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 55.8% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 14 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,994 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,137 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,905 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 27,717 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Ergisch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 21 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 2,013 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 6 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 2,081 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 32.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 83.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.7% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Ergisch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 46 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,035 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 250.0 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.1% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.7% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Ergisch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ergisch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ergisch?
Ergisch has 184 residents (2025), ranking 2,047 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ergisch?
Ergisch covers 29.5 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Ergisch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ergisch went from 189 to 184, a change of −2.6%.
Where is Ergisch?
Ergisch is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.283, longitude 7.700.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Ergisch?
In Ergisch, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 6 (2026), ranking 2,081 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
Jobs: what is the figure for Ergisch?
In Ergisch, “Jobs” stands at 46 (2024), ranking 2,035 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ergisch?
In Ergisch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,144 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ergisch?
The nearest to Ergisch are Turtmann-Unterems (2.1 km), Agarn (3.8 km), Guttet-Feschel (5.3 km), Gampel-Bratsch (5.3 km), Eischoll (5.4 km).