Obergoms: population and statistics
Obergoms has a population of 662 (2025) across 155.9 km², or 4.2 people per km². It ranks 1,680 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 662 residents
- 155.9 km²
- 4 people/km²
- 1,369 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Obergoms ranks No. 85 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 35,695 kWh/inh. in Obergoms, compared with an average of 10,316 kWh/inh. in Valais and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 31.6% in Obergoms, compared with an average of 21.2% in Valais and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,246 kWh a year here.
Obergoms in numbers
Where is Obergoms?
Population of Obergoms over time
Obergoms had 650 residents in 2015 and 662 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 654 |
| 2021 | 645 |
| 2022 | 640 |
| 2023 | 640 |
| 2024 | 663 |
| 2025 | 662 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 21,833 football pitches.
- Its population density is 55.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Goms (1,163 residents), 9.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,984 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Obergoms
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 | Obergoms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 31.6% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 30 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Obergoms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,579 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 749 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.7% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 765 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.3% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,026 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 43.8% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,722 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Obergoms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 29.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,641 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.4% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,634 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 32.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 215 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 448 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 21 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,928 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 436.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,713 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 23.6 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 891 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 35,695 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 5 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Obergoms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 94 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,301 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 93 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,212 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 140.5 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 58 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 180 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.0% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,765 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Obergoms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 404 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,279 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 610.3 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 308 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 716 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.3% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,136 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Obergoms | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.7% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,353 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Obergoms
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Obergoms?
Obergoms has 662 residents (2025), ranking 1,680 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Obergoms?
Obergoms covers 155.9 km², with a density of 4 people per km².
Is the population of Obergoms growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Obergoms went from 650 to 662, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Obergoms?
Obergoms is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Goms (district). Latitude 46.533, longitude 8.350.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Obergoms?
In Obergoms, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 35,695 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 5 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Obergoms?
In Obergoms, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 31.6% (2025), ranking 30 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Obergoms?
In Obergoms, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,246 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Obergoms?
The nearest to Obergoms are Goms (9.5 km), Bedretto (13 km), Realp (14 km), Guttannen (14 km), Fieschertal (17 km).