Saas-Almagell: population and statistics
Saas-Almagell has a population of 376 (2025) across 110.3 km², or 3.4 people per km². It ranks 1,908 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 376 residents
- 110.3 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 1,680 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Saas-Almagell ranks No. 101 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,054 kWh a year here.
Saas-Almagell in numbers
Where is Saas-Almagell?
Population of Saas-Almagell over time
Saas-Almagell had 391 residents in 2015 and 376 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 364 |
| 2021 | 353 |
| 2022 | 360 |
| 2023 | 379 |
| 2024 | 385 |
| 2025 | 376 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,445 football pitches.
- Its population density is 68.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saas-Fee (1,637 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saas-Almagell
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 | Saas-Almagell | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Saas-Almagell | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 481 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,541 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.1% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.7% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 16.3% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Saas-Almagell | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.3% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.0% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.7% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 6 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,062 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 333.7 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,886 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,309 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Saas-Almagell | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 43 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,770 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 127.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.5% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Saas-Almagell | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 138 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,773 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 367.0 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.2% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.0% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Saas-Almagell | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.8% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saas-Almagell
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saas-Almagell?
Saas-Almagell has 376 residents (2025), ranking 1,908 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saas-Almagell?
Saas-Almagell covers 110.3 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Saas-Almagell growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saas-Almagell went from 391 to 376, a change of −3.8%.
Where is Saas-Almagell?
Saas-Almagell is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.094, longitude 7.957.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Saas-Almagell?
In Saas-Almagell, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 6 (2026), ranking 2,062 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Saas-Almagell?
In Saas-Almagell, “Establishments” stands at 43 (2024), ranking 1,770 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saas-Almagell?
In Saas-Almagell, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,054 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saas-Almagell?
The nearest to Saas-Almagell are Saas-Fee (2.8 km), Saas-Grund (3.1 km), Saas-Balen (5.3 km), Täsch (12 km), Eisten (13 km).