Goms: population and statistics
Goms has a population of 1,163 (2025) across 128.9 km², or 9.0 people per km². It ranks 1,351 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,163 residents
- 128.9 km²
- 9 people/km²
- 1,560 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Goms ranks No. 66 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 32,451 kWh/inh. in Goms, compared with an average of 10,316 kWh/inh. in Valais and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 35.0% in Goms, compared with an average of 21.2% in Valais and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,190 kWh a year here.
Goms in numbers
Where is Goms?
Population of Goms over time
Goms had 1,203 residents in 2015 and 1,163 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,160 |
| 2021 | 1,166 |
| 2022 | 1,142 |
| 2023 | 1,157 |
| 2024 | 1,149 |
| 2025 | 1,163 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 18,053 football pitches.
- Its population density is 25.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Fieschertal, 9.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grindelwald (3,942 residents), 23 km away.
All indicators for Goms
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 | Goms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 11 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,394 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 501 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 42.0% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 237 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.7% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,693 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,420 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Goms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 33.8% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,551 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.8% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,518 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 43.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 99 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,217 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 39 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,700 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 450.6 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,703 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 515 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 32,451 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 9 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 135 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,036 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 110 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,096 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 235 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,314 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.4% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,131 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 681 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,017 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 585.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 332 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,087 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.3% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 833 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Goms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,326 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Goms
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goms?
Goms has 1,163 residents (2025), ranking 1,351 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Goms?
Goms covers 128.9 km², with a density of 9 people per km².
Is the population of Goms growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Goms went from 1,203 to 1,163, a change of −3.3%.
Where is Goms?
Goms is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Goms (district). Latitude 46.483, longitude 8.250.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Goms?
In Goms, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 32,451 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 9 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Goms?
In Goms, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 35.0% (2025), ranking 11 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Goms?
In Goms, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,190 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Goms?
The nearest to Goms are Fieschertal (9.1 km), Obergoms (9.5 km), Bellwald (9.5 km), Ernen (12 km), Fiesch (13 km).