Randa: population and statistics
Randa has a population of 448 (2025) across 54.5 km², or 8.2 people per km². It ranks 1,858 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: +0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 448 residents
- 54.5 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 1,414 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Randa ranks No. 96 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,211 kWh a year here.
Randa in numbers
Where is Randa?
Population of Randa over time
Randa had 446 residents in 2015 and 448 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 425 |
| 2021 | 433 |
| 2022 | 440 |
| 2023 | 461 |
| 2024 | 468 |
| 2025 | 448 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,637 football pitches.
- Its population density is 28.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Täsch (1,341 residents), 5.5 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 Randa
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 | Randa | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Randa | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 417 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,618 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.4% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.2% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 51.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Randa | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.6% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 36.1% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 0 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,098 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,864 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,701 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Randa | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 35 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,857 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 23 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,895 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 51.3 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.5% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.5% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Randa | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 115 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,832 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 256.7 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 42.6% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 40.0% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Randa | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 33.5% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Randa
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Randa?
Randa has 448 residents (2025), ranking 1,858 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Randa?
Randa covers 54.5 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Randa growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Randa went from 446 to 448, a change of +0.4%.
Where is Randa?
Randa is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.100, longitude 7.783.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Randa?
In Randa, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Randa?
In Randa, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 23 (2026), ranking 1,895 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Randa?
In Randa, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,211 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Randa?
The nearest to Randa are Täsch (5.5 km), St. Niklaus (9.4 km), Zermatt (9.4 km), Saas-Balen (11 km), Saas-Fee (11 km).