Gampel-Bratsch: population and statistics
Gampel-Bratsch has a population of 2,260 (2025) across 23.0 km², or 98.1 people per km². It ranks 904 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,260 residents
- 23.0 km²
- 98 people/km²
- 666 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Gampel-Bratsch ranks No. 41 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Gampel-Bratsch, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 85.0 in Gampel-Bratsch, compared with an average of 93.1 in Valais and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,407 kWh a year here.
Gampel-Bratsch in numbers
Where is Gampel-Bratsch?
Population of Gampel-Bratsch over time
Gampel-Bratsch had 1,909 residents in 2015 and 2,260 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,997 |
| 2021 | 2,051 |
| 2022 | 2,116 |
| 2023 | 2,167 |
| 2024 | 2,247 |
| 2025 | 2,260 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,227 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Niedergesteln, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leuk (4,349 residents), 9.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,628 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gampel-Bratsch
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 | Gampel-Bratsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.3% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 654 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gampel-Bratsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,724 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 692 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.4% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 836 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.8% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,319 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.4% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,267 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gampel-Bratsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,502 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.6% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,530 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 202 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 112 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 979 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,185 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 848 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 835 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,124 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 638 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gampel-Bratsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 892 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 192 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 763 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.0 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 354 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 939 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gampel-Bratsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 768 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 958 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 339.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 993 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 969 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.5% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 739 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gampel-Bratsch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.8% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 998 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gampel-Bratsch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gampel-Bratsch?
Gampel-Bratsch has 2,260 residents (2025), ranking 904 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gampel-Bratsch?
Gampel-Bratsch covers 23.0 km², with a density of 98 people per km².
Is the population of Gampel-Bratsch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gampel-Bratsch went from 1,909 to 2,260, a change of +18.4%.
Where is Gampel-Bratsch?
Gampel-Bratsch is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.317, longitude 7.750.
District heating: what is the figure for Gampel-Bratsch?
In Gampel-Bratsch, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Gampel-Bratsch?
In Gampel-Bratsch, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 85.0 (2026), ranking 354 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gampel-Bratsch?
In Gampel-Bratsch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,407 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gampel-Bratsch?
The nearest to Gampel-Bratsch are Niedergesteln (1.3 km), Turtmann-Unterems (3.9 km), Raron (3.9 km), Steg-Hohtenn (4.5 km), Ergisch (5.3 km).