Termen: population and statistics
Termen has a population of 1,203 (2025) across 18.6 km², or 64.5 people per km². It ranks 1,326 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +34.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,203 residents
- 18.6 km²
- 64 people/km²
- 901 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Termen ranks No. 63 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 145.5 in Termen, compared with an average of 537.6 in Valais and 622.5 nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,375 kW in Termen, compared with an average of 1,004 kW in Valais and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,281 kWh a year here.
Termen in numbers
Where is Termen?
Population of Termen over time
Termen had 895 residents in 2015 and 1,203 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,021 |
| 2021 | 1,093 |
| 2022 | 1,152 |
| 2023 | 1,187 |
| 2024 | 1,175 |
| 2025 | 1,203 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,612 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ried-Brig (2,327 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,124 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Termen
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 | Termen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,336 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Termen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 972 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,065 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.8% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 815 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.9% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 923 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 51.9% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,618 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Termen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.6% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,332 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.2% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,028 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,021 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,298 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 110 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 997 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,375 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 123 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.0 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,241 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,485 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 470 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Termen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 57 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,512 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.4 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,595 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.2% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 503 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.1% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,537 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Termen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 175 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,682 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 145.5 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,739 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,088 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.3% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 973 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Termen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.1% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,465 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Termen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Termen?
Termen has 1,203 residents (2025), ranking 1,326 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Termen?
Termen covers 18.6 km², with a density of 64 people per km².
Is the population of Termen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Termen went from 895 to 1,203, a change of +34.4%.
Where is Termen?
Termen is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Brig (district). Latitude 46.317, longitude 8.017.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Termen?
In Termen, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 145.5 (2024), ranking 1,739 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Termen?
In Termen, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,375 kW (2026), ranking 123 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Termen?
In Termen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,281 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Termen?
The nearest to Termen are Ried-Brig (0.0 km), Brig-Glis (2.2 km), Bitsch (2.3 km), Naters (2.3 km), Mörel-Filet (5.1 km).