Salgesch: population and statistics
Salgesch has a population of 1,777 (2025) across 11.4 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 1,042 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,777 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 542 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Salgesch ranks No. 47 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Salgesch, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 32.5% in Salgesch, compared with an average of 71.1% in Valais and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,250 kWh a year here.
Salgesch in numbers
Where is Salgesch?
Population of Salgesch over time
Salgesch had 1,465 residents in 2015 and 1,777 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,567 |
| 2021 | 1,622 |
| 2022 | 1,659 |
| 2023 | 1,693 |
| 2024 | 1,732 |
| 2025 | 1,777 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,591 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Noble-Contrée (4,727 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,000 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Salgesch
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 | Salgesch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.2% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 670 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Salgesch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 987 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,059 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.3% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.7% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 268 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.2% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,186 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Salgesch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.7% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 661 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 835 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 132 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 845 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,630 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 94 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 989 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,660 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 559 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Salgesch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 205 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 747 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 220 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 679 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 123.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 91 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.5% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 168 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.1% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,637 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Salgesch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,085 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 777 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 610.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 307 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,724 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 37.9% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 344 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Salgesch | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.7% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,082 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Salgesch
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Salgesch?
Salgesch has 1,777 residents (2025), ranking 1,042 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Salgesch?
Salgesch covers 11.4 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Salgesch growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Salgesch went from 1,465 to 1,777, a change of +21.3%.
Where is Salgesch?
Salgesch is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.300, longitude 7.567.
District heating: what is the figure for Salgesch?
In Salgesch, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Salgesch?
In Salgesch, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 32.5% (2024), ranking 1,724 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Salgesch?
In Salgesch, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,250 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Salgesch?
The nearest to Salgesch are Noble-Contrée (2.6 km), Sierre (2.8 km), Varen (3.2 km), Chippis (3.2 km), Inden (5.3 km).