Saas-Balen: population and statistics
Saas-Balen has a population of 340 (2025) across 30.2 km², or 11.2 people per km². It ranks 1,938 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 340 residents
- 30.2 km²
- 11 people/km²
- 2,214 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Saas-Balen ranks No. 107 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,255 kWh a year here.
Saas-Balen in numbers
Where is Saas-Balen?
Population of Saas-Balen over time
Saas-Balen had 369 residents in 2015 and 340 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 351 |
| 2021 | 362 |
| 2022 | 368 |
| 2023 | 362 |
| 2024 | 341 |
| 2025 | 340 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,235 football pitches.
- Its population density is 20.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saas-Grund (1,043 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,020 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saas-Balen
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-Balen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.5% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Saas-Balen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 473 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,550 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.7% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.4% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 36.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Saas-Balen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 26.8% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 42.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 7 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,052 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 336.1 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,861 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,912 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Saas-Balen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 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) | 67.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.9% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.7% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Saas-Balen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 154 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,737 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 452.9 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.4% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 34.4% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Saas-Balen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saas-Balen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saas-Balen?
Saas-Balen has 340 residents (2025), ranking 1,938 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saas-Balen?
Saas-Balen covers 30.2 km², with a density of 11 people per km².
Is the population of Saas-Balen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saas-Balen went from 369 to 340, a change of −7.9%.
Where is Saas-Balen?
Saas-Balen is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.133, longitude 7.917.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Saas-Balen?
In Saas-Balen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 7 (2026), ranking 2,052 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Saas-Balen?
In Saas-Balen, “Establishments” stands at 31 (2024), ranking 1,906 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saas-Balen?
In Saas-Balen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,255 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saas-Balen?
The nearest to Saas-Balen are Saas-Grund (2.3 km), Saas-Fee (2.8 km), Saas-Almagell (5.3 km), Eisten (7.5 km), Grächen (8.8 km).