Mörel-Filet: population and statistics
Mörel-Filet has a population of 743 (2025) across 8.4 km², or 88.5 people per km². It ranks 1,618 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 743 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 755 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Mörel-Filet ranks No. 82 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 6.0% in Mörel-Filet, compared with an average of 28.0% in Valais and 24.6% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 21.9% in Mörel-Filet, compared with an average of 49.8% in Valais and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,211 kWh a year here.
Mörel-Filet in numbers
Where is Mörel-Filet?
Population of Mörel-Filet over time
Mörel-Filet had 686 residents in 2015 and 743 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 707 |
| 2021 | 724 |
| 2022 | 720 |
| 2023 | 745 |
| 2024 | 759 |
| 2025 | 743 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,176 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bister, 1.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bitsch (1,219 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,844 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mörel-Filet
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 | Mörel-Filet | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.8% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 568 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mörel-Filet | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 723 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,257 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 936 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.0% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,766 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 59.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,371 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mörel-Filet | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,738 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.7% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 903 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 26.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 337 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,198 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,543 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 498 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.2 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,542 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,782 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 353 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mörel-Filet | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,581 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 51 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 763 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) | 31.4% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mörel-Filet | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 309 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,410 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 415.9 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 714 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,403 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 44.7% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 202 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mörel-Filet | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.1% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 734 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mörel-Filet
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mörel-Filet?
Mörel-Filet has 743 residents (2025), ranking 1,618 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mörel-Filet?
Mörel-Filet covers 8.4 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Mörel-Filet growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mörel-Filet went from 686 to 743, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Mörel-Filet?
Mörel-Filet is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.357, longitude 8.048.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Mörel-Filet?
In Mörel-Filet, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 6.0% (2026), ranking 1,766 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Mörel-Filet?
In Mörel-Filet, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 21.9% (2026), ranking 1,738 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mörel-Filet?
In Mörel-Filet, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,211 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mörel-Filet?
The nearest to Mörel-Filet are Bister (1.8 km), Bettmeralp (2.9 km), Riederalp (3.1 km), Grengiols (4.1 km), Bitsch (4.5 km).