Guttet-Feschel: population and statistics
Guttet-Feschel has a population of 426 (2025) across 10.4 km², or 40.8 people per km². It ranks 1,877 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 426 residents
- 10.4 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 845 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Guttet-Feschel ranks No. 98 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,487 kWh a year here.
Guttet-Feschel in numbers
Where is Guttet-Feschel?
Population of Guttet-Feschel over time
Guttet-Feschel had 415 residents in 2015 and 426 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 414 |
| 2021 | 433 |
| 2022 | 437 |
| 2023 | 440 |
| 2024 | 440 |
| 2025 | 426 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,461 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leuk (4,349 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,948 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Guttet-Feschel
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 | Guttet-Feschel | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.3% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Guttet-Feschel | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 554 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,432 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.8% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.2% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.8% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Guttet-Feschel | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 34.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.6% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 36.3% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 48 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,585 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,773 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.6 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,649 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,164 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Guttet-Feschel | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 34 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,863 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.3% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Guttet-Feschel | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 91 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,905 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 79.1% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Guttet-Feschel | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.4% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Guttet-Feschel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Guttet-Feschel?
Guttet-Feschel has 426 residents (2025), ranking 1,877 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Guttet-Feschel?
Guttet-Feschel covers 10.4 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Guttet-Feschel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Guttet-Feschel went from 415 to 426, a change of +2.7%.
Where is Guttet-Feschel?
Guttet-Feschel is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.317, longitude 7.650.
Jobs: what is the figure for Guttet-Feschel?
In Guttet-Feschel, “Jobs” stands at 91 (2024), ranking 1,905 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Guttet-Feschel?
In Guttet-Feschel, “Establishments” stands at 34 (2024), ranking 1,863 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Guttet-Feschel?
In Guttet-Feschel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,487 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Guttet-Feschel?
The nearest to Guttet-Feschel are Leuk (1.3 km), Albinen (2.3 km), Inden (3.2 km), Agarn (3.7 km), Varen (3.8 km).