Oberems: population and statistics
Oberems has a population of 141 (2025) across 50.3 km², or 2.8 people per km². It ranks 2,077 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 141 residents
- 50.3 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 2,426 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Oberems ranks No. 118 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,336 kWh a year here.
Oberems in numbers
Where is Oberems?
Population of Oberems over time
Oberems had 125 residents in 2015 and 141 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 121 |
| 2022 | 127 |
| 2023 | 139 |
| 2024 | 140 |
| 2025 | 141 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- Number 1 in Valais for “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,039 football pitches.
- Its population density is 83.0 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Oberems
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 | Oberems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 33.3% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Oberems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 236 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,877 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 29.7% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.1% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 88.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Oberems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 5.8% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 50.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 11 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,024 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,518 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,813 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 45,390 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Oberems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 8 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 2,059 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Oberems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 30 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,074 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 212.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.7% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 0.0% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Oberems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 1.4% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oberems
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oberems?
Oberems has 141 residents (2025), ranking 2,077 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oberems?
Oberems covers 50.3 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Oberems growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oberems went from 125 to 141, a change of +12.8%.
Where is Oberems?
Oberems is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.215, longitude 7.684.
Establishments: what is the figure for Oberems?
In Oberems, “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Jobs: what is the figure for Oberems?
In Oberems, “Jobs” stands at 30 (2024), ranking 2,074 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oberems?
In Oberems, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,336 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oberems?
The nearest to Oberems are Ergisch (7.7 km), Anniviers (7.9 km), Agarn (8.0 km), Eischoll (8.5 km), Unterbäch (9.5 km).