Ried-Brig: population and statistics
Ried-Brig has a population of 2,327 (2025) across 47.6 km², or 48.9 people per km². It ranks 890 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,327 residents
- 47.6 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 901 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Ried-Brig ranks No. 40 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 31.5% in Ried-Brig, compared with an average of 49.8% in Valais and 61.7% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 183.5 in Ried-Brig, compared with an average of 537.6 in Valais and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,281 kWh a year here.
Ried-Brig in numbers
Where is Ried-Brig?
Population of Ried-Brig over time
Ried-Brig had 2,041 residents in 2015 and 2,327 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,141 |
| 2021 | 2,160 |
| 2022 | 2,183 |
| 2023 | 2,254 |
| 2024 | 2,310 |
| 2025 | 2,327 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,662 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Termen, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brig-Glis (14,197 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,124 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ried-Brig
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 | Ried-Brig | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.1% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,018 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ried-Brig | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,429 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 808 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 26.0% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 748 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.7% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 875 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 901 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ried-Brig | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,603 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 19.5% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 584 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.4% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 252 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,211 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 135 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,073 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 989 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.2 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 939 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,557 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 870 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ried-Brig | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 116 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,145 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 138 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 967 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.3 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,147 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.9% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 880 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.2% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 706 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ried-Brig | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 427 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,245 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 183.5 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,616 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.6% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 671 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.1% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,420 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ried-Brig | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.6% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,436 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ried-Brig
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ried-Brig?
Ried-Brig has 2,327 residents (2025), ranking 890 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ried-Brig?
Ried-Brig covers 47.6 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Ried-Brig growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ried-Brig went from 2,041 to 2,327, a change of +14.0%.
Where is Ried-Brig?
Ried-Brig is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Brig (district). Latitude 46.317, longitude 8.017.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Ried-Brig?
In Ried-Brig, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 31.5% (2026), ranking 1,603 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Ried-Brig?
In Ried-Brig, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 183.5 (2024), ranking 1,616 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ried-Brig?
In Ried-Brig, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,281 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ried-Brig?
The nearest to Ried-Brig are Termen (0.0 km), Brig-Glis (2.2 km), Bitsch (2.3 km), Naters (2.3 km), Mörel-Filet (5.1 km).