Niedergesteln: population and statistics
Niedergesteln has a population of 731 (2025) across 17.5 km², or 41.9 people per km². It ranks 1,634 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 731 residents
- 17.5 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 632 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Niedergesteln ranks No. 83 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Niedergesteln, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 184.7 in Niedergesteln, compared with an average of 537.6 in Valais and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,398 kWh a year here.
Niedergesteln in numbers
Where is Niedergesteln?
Population of Niedergesteln over time
Niedergesteln had 683 residents in 2015 and 731 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 744 |
| 2021 | 740 |
| 2022 | 743 |
| 2023 | 750 |
| 2024 | 749 |
| 2025 | 731 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,445 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gampel-Bratsch (2,260 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,592 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Niedergesteln
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 | Niedergesteln | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 531 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Niedergesteln | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 435 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,598 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.3% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 952 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.7% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.2% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 666 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Niedergesteln | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.4% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,265 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.1% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,126 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 34.0% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 192 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 80 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,260 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,165 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 171 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.3 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,536 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,077 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 323 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Niedergesteln | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 45 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,751 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 38 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,713 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 52.0 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,455 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.7% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 270 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,139 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Niedergesteln | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 135 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,778 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 184.7 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,610 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.0% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,529 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.1% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 704 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Niedergesteln | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.9% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,422 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Niedergesteln
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Niedergesteln?
Niedergesteln has 731 residents (2025), ranking 1,634 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Niedergesteln?
Niedergesteln covers 17.5 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Niedergesteln growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Niedergesteln went from 683 to 731, a change of +7.0%.
Where is Niedergesteln?
Niedergesteln is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.317, longitude 7.767.
District heating: what is the figure for Niedergesteln?
In Niedergesteln, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Niedergesteln?
In Niedergesteln, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 184.7 (2024), ranking 1,610 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Niedergesteln?
In Niedergesteln, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,398 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Niedergesteln?
The nearest to Niedergesteln are Gampel-Bratsch (1.3 km), Raron (2.7 km), Steg-Hohtenn (3.9 km), Turtmann-Unterems (5.1 km), Eischoll (5.6 km).