Inden: population and statistics
Inden has a population of 118 (2025) across 9.9 km², or 11.9 people per km². It ranks 2,083 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 118 residents
- 9.9 km²
- 12 people/km²
- 1,284 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Inden ranks No. 120 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,436 kWh a year here.
Inden in numbers
Where is Inden?
Population of Inden over time
Inden had 120 residents in 2015 and 118 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 115 |
| 2021 | 113 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 118 |
| 2024 | 130 |
| 2025 | 118 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,387 football pitches.
- Its population density is 19.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Albinen (245 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,744 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Inden
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 | Inden | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.7% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Inden | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 187 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,949 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.9% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.8% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.2% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Inden | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 13.7% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.8% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 40.2% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 7 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,052 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 672.5 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.3 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,078 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,746 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Inden | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 11 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 2,090 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 9 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 2,044 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.3 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 44.4% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.3% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Inden | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 23 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,094 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 194.9 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.2% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.4% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Inden | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.0% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Inden
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Inden?
Inden has 118 residents (2025), ranking 2,083 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Inden?
Inden covers 9.9 km², with a density of 12 people per km².
Is the population of Inden growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Inden went from 120 to 118, a change of −1.7%.
Where is Inden?
Inden is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.333, longitude 7.617.
Establishments: what is the figure for Inden?
In Inden, “Establishments” stands at 11 (2024), ranking 2,090 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Inden?
In Inden, “Jobs” stands at 23 (2024), ranking 2,094 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Inden?
In Inden, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,436 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Inden?
The nearest to Inden are Albinen (1.3 km), Leuk (2.3 km), Varen (2.3 km), Guttet-Feschel (3.2 km), Salgesch (5.3 km).