Leukerbad: population and statistics
Leukerbad has a population of 1,401 (2025) across 67.3 km², or 20.8 people per km². It ranks 1,226 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,401 residents
- 67.3 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 1,452 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Leukerbad ranks No. 58 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 151.4 kW in Leukerbad, compared with an average of 1,004 kW in Valais and 919.4 kW nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 32.9% in Leukerbad, compared with an average of 63.4% in Valais and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,330 kWh a year here.
Leukerbad in numbers
Where is Leukerbad?
Population of Leukerbad over time
Leukerbad had 1,475 residents in 2015 and 1,401 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,329 |
| 2021 | 1,321 |
| 2022 | 1,295 |
| 2023 | 1,396 |
| 2024 | 1,426 |
| 2025 | 1,401 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,429 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Albinen, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leuk (4,349 residents), 7.4 km away.
All indicators for Leukerbad
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 | Leukerbad | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.3% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 93 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leukerbad | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,714 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 288 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.0% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,689 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.8% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,755 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 32.9% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,772 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Leukerbad | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.6% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 269 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.8% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,791 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 893 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 10 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,037 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 151.4 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,798 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 921 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,196 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 196 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leukerbad | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 168 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 892 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 189 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 773 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 134.9 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 68 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.5% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 341 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.8% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,363 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leukerbad | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,007 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 818 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 718.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 192 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 92.2% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 43 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.9% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,702 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Leukerbad | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 40.0% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 78 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Leukerbad
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leukerbad?
Leukerbad has 1,401 residents (2025), ranking 1,226 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Leukerbad?
Leukerbad covers 67.3 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Leukerbad growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Leukerbad went from 1,475 to 1,401, a change of −5.0%.
Where is Leukerbad?
Leukerbad is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.383, longitude 7.633.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Leukerbad?
In Leukerbad, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 151.4 kW (2026), ranking 1,798 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Leukerbad?
In Leukerbad, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 32.9% (2026), ranking 1,772 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leukerbad?
In Leukerbad, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,330 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leukerbad?
The nearest to Leukerbad are Albinen (5.6 km), Inden (5.7 km), Leuk (7.4 km), Guttet-Feschel (7.5 km), Varen (7.8 km).