Stalden (VS): population and statistics
Stalden (VS) has a population of 1,140 (2025) across 10.5 km², or 109 people per km². It ranks 1,364 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,140 residents
- 10.5 km²
- 109 people/km²
- 903 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Stalden (VS) ranks No. 67 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Stalden (VS), compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 48.5% in Stalden (VS), compared with an average of 63.4% in Valais and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,219 kWh a year here.
Stalden (VS) in numbers
Where is Stalden (VS)?
Population of Stalden (VS) over time
Stalden (VS) had 1,098 residents in 2015 and 1,140 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,052 |
| 2021 | 1,091 |
| 2022 | 1,103 |
| 2023 | 1,112 |
| 2024 | 1,113 |
| 2025 | 1,140 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,468 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Törbel, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Visp (9,075 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,876 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Stalden (VS)
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 | Stalden (VS) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.6% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 319 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stalden (VS) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 731 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,248 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.1% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 855 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.0% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,634 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,668 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stalden (VS) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.0% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 834 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.1% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,391 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.8% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 465 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,401 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 632 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,498 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,386 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 901 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stalden (VS) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,462 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 99 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,169 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 333 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.6% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 996 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.3% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 698 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Stalden (VS) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 351 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,350 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 307.9 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,134 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.7% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,003 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 526 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Stalden (VS) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.7% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,006 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Stalden (VS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stalden (VS)?
Stalden (VS) has 1,140 residents (2025), ranking 1,364 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Stalden (VS)?
Stalden (VS) covers 10.5 km², with a density of 109 people per km².
Is the population of Stalden (VS) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stalden (VS) went from 1,098 to 1,140, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Stalden (VS)?
Stalden (VS) is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.233, longitude 7.867.
District heating: what is the figure for Stalden (VS)?
In Stalden (VS), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Stalden (VS)?
In Stalden (VS), “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 48.5% (2026), ranking 1,668 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Stalden (VS)?
In Stalden (VS), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,219 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Stalden (VS)?
The nearest to Stalden (VS) are Törbel (1.3 km), Visperterminen (3.2 km), Staldenried (3.8 km), Embd (4.3 km), Grächen (4.3 km).