Raron: population and statistics
Raron has a population of 2,030 (2025) across 30.3 km², or 67.1 people per km². It ranks 965 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,030 residents
- 30.3 km²
- 67 people/km²
- 637 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Raron ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 20.1% in Raron, compared with an average of 20.9% in Valais and 26.1% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 42.5% in Raron, compared with an average of 21.0% in Valais and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,488 kWh a year here.
Raron in numbers
Where is Raron?
Population of Raron over time
Raron had 1,905 residents in 2015 and 2,030 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,949 |
| 2021 | 1,939 |
| 2022 | 1,955 |
| 2023 | 2,002 |
| 2024 | 2,024 |
| 2025 | 2,030 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,238 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Niedergesteln, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Visp (9,075 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,952 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Raron
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 | Raron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.8% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 729 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Raron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,074 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 992 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.3% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,339 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.9% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,191 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,168 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Raron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 53.4% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 910 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.2% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 600 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 884 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 117 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 935 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,821 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 301 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 728 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,847 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 348 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Raron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 159 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 925 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 169 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 841 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 83.3 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 387 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.0% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 246 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.1% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,591 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Raron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,179 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 741 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 580.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 338 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,433 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.5% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 247 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Raron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,004 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Raron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Raron?
Raron has 2,030 residents (2025), ranking 965 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Raron?
Raron covers 30.3 km², with a density of 67 people per km².
Is the population of Raron growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Raron went from 1,905 to 2,030, a change of +6.6%.
Where is Raron?
Raron is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.310, longitude 7.800.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Raron?
In Raron, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 20.1% (2026), ranking 1,591 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Raron?
In Raron, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 42.5% (2024), ranking 247 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Raron?
In Raron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,488 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Raron?
The nearest to Raron are Niedergesteln (2.7 km), Steg-Hohtenn (3.2 km), Gampel-Bratsch (3.9 km), Ausserberg (3.9 km), Unterbäch (5.0 km).