Fieschertal: population and statistics
Fieschertal has a population of 359 (2025) across 173.0 km², or 2.1 people per km². It ranks 1,924 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 359 residents
- 173.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 2,924 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Fieschertal ranks No. 104 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,406 kWh a year here.
Fieschertal in numbers
Where is Fieschertal?
Population of Fieschertal over time
Fieschertal had 319 residents in 2015 and 359 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 326 |
| 2021 | 332 |
| 2022 | 351 |
| 2023 | 359 |
| 2024 | 357 |
| 2025 | 359 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Elevation”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,224 football pitches.
- Its population density is 110.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bellwald, 7.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Goms (1,163 residents), 9.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,624 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Fieschertal
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 | Fieschertal | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.5% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Fieschertal | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 369 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,676 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.7% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.6% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 56.0% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Fieschertal | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 25.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.1% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 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) | 827.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.2 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,829 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,326 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Fieschertal | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 36 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,845 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 29 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,816 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.9% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.2% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Fieschertal | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 249 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,515 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 693.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 10.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Fieschertal | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.8% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Fieschertal
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Fieschertal?
Fieschertal has 359 residents (2025), ranking 1,924 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Fieschertal?
Fieschertal covers 173.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Fieschertal growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Fieschertal went from 319 to 359, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Fieschertal?
Fieschertal is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Goms (district). Latitude 46.500, longitude 8.133.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Fieschertal?
In Fieschertal, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 14 (2026), ranking 1,994 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Fieschertal?
In Fieschertal, “Establishments” stands at 36 (2024), ranking 1,845 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Fieschertal?
In Fieschertal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,406 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Fieschertal?
The nearest to Fieschertal are Bellwald (7.5 km), Goms (9.1 km), Fiesch (11 km), Ernen (11 km), Lax (13 km).