Steg-Hohtenn: population and statistics
Steg-Hohtenn has a population of 1,768 (2025) across 14.2 km², or 124 people per km². It ranks 1,049 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,768 residents
- 14.2 km²
- 124 people/km²
- 1,427 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Steg-Hohtenn ranks No. 48 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Steg-Hohtenn, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 41.8% in Steg-Hohtenn, compared with an average of 21.0% in Valais and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,378 kWh a year here.
Steg-Hohtenn in numbers
Where is Steg-Hohtenn?
Population of Steg-Hohtenn over time
Steg-Hohtenn had 1,573 residents in 2015 and 1,768 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,620 |
| 2021 | 1,661 |
| 2022 | 1,711 |
| 2023 | 1,691 |
| 2024 | 1,726 |
| 2025 | 1,768 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,990 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Unterbäch, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Visp (9,075 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Steg-Hohtenn
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 | Steg-Hohtenn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.8% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 304 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Steg-Hohtenn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,077 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 991 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,376 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.7% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,068 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.8% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,415 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Steg-Hohtenn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,210 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,206 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.2% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 295 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 91 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,168 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,246 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 153 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 675 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 16,997 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 162 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Steg-Hohtenn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 117 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,138 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 118 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,055 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 839 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.2% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,526 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Steg-Hohtenn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,030 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 800 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 582.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 336 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.2% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,189 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 263 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Steg-Hohtenn | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 609 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Steg-Hohtenn
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Steg-Hohtenn?
Steg-Hohtenn has 1,768 residents (2025), ranking 1,049 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Steg-Hohtenn?
Steg-Hohtenn covers 14.2 km², with a density of 124 people per km².
Is the population of Steg-Hohtenn growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Steg-Hohtenn went from 1,573 to 1,768, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Steg-Hohtenn?
Steg-Hohtenn is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.283, longitude 7.783.
District heating: what is the figure for Steg-Hohtenn?
In Steg-Hohtenn, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Steg-Hohtenn?
In Steg-Hohtenn, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 41.8% (2024), ranking 263 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Steg-Hohtenn?
In Steg-Hohtenn, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,378 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Steg-Hohtenn?
The nearest to Steg-Hohtenn are Unterbäch (1.9 km), Eischoll (2.3 km), Bürchen (3.2 km), Raron (3.2 km), Niedergesteln (3.9 km).