Riederalp: population and statistics
Riederalp has a population of 445 (2025) across 21.0 km², or 21.2 people per km². It ranks 1,860 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 445 residents
- 21.0 km²
- 21 people/km²
- 1,995 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Riederalp ranks No. 97 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,508 kWh a year here.
Riederalp in numbers
Where is Riederalp?
Population of Riederalp over time
Riederalp had 498 residents in 2015 and 445 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 438 |
| 2021 | 423 |
| 2022 | 427 |
| 2023 | 437 |
| 2024 | 440 |
| 2025 | 445 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,947 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bettmeralp, 2.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mörel-Filet (743 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,032 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Riederalp
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 | Riederalp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.5% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Riederalp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,732 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 690 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.9% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.4% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 42.4% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Riederalp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 21.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 39 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,700 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,974 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,056 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 42,899 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Riederalp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 75 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,350 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 168.5 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.7% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Riederalp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 350 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,351 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 786.5 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.0% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.0% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Riederalp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.1% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Riederalp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Riederalp?
Riederalp has 445 residents (2025), ranking 1,860 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Riederalp?
Riederalp covers 21.0 km², with a density of 21 people per km².
Is the population of Riederalp growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Riederalp went from 498 to 445, a change of −10.6%.
Where is Riederalp?
Riederalp is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.383, longitude 8.033.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Riederalp?
In Riederalp, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 39 (2026), ranking 1,700 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Riederalp?
In Riederalp, “Establishments” stands at 67 (2024), ranking 1,531 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Riederalp?
In Riederalp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,508 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Riederalp?
The nearest to Riederalp are Bettmeralp (2.9 km), Mörel-Filet (3.1 km), Bister (3.2 km), Grengiols (5.4 km), Bitsch (6.1 km).