Simplon: population and statistics
Simplon has a population of 287 (2025) across 91.0 km², or 3.2 people per km². It ranks 1,973 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 287 residents
- 91.0 km²
- 3 people/km²
- 1,569 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Simplon ranks No. 111 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,252 kWh a year here.
Simplon in numbers
Where is Simplon?
Population of Simplon over time
Simplon had 319 residents in 2015 and 287 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 292 |
| 2021 | 294 |
| 2022 | 290 |
| 2023 | 281 |
| 2024 | 281 |
| 2025 | 287 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,746 football pitches.
- Its population density is 72.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Zwischbergen, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Staldenried (559 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,008 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Simplon
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 | Simplon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.2% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Simplon | 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) | 20.4% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.4% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Simplon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 7.2% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.4% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 30.9% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 0 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,098 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.0 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,621 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 31,289 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Simplon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 42 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,779 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.1 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.0% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 8.0% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Simplon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 159 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,725 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 554.0 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 38.4% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.7% | 21.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Simplon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.4% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Simplon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Simplon?
Simplon has 287 residents (2025), ranking 1,973 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Simplon?
Simplon covers 91.0 km², with a density of 3 people per km².
Is the population of Simplon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Simplon went from 319 to 287, a change of −10.0%.
Where is Simplon?
Simplon is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Brig (district). Latitude 46.200, longitude 8.050.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Simplon?
In Simplon, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Simplon?
In Simplon, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 25 (2026), ranking 1,872 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Simplon?
In Simplon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,252 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Simplon?
The nearest to Simplon are Zwischbergen (6.3 km), Staldenried (11 km), Eisten (12 km), Saas-Balen (13 km), Visperterminen (13 km).