Turtmann-Unterems: population and statistics
Turtmann-Unterems has a population of 1,193 (2025) across 42.4 km², or 28.1 people per km². It ranks 1,331 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,193 residents
- 42.4 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 634 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Turtmann-Unterems ranks No. 64 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,744 kW in Turtmann-Unterems, compared with an average of 1,004 kW in Valais and 919.4 kW nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 13.3% in Turtmann-Unterems, compared with an average of 28.0% in Valais and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,299 kWh a year here.
Turtmann-Unterems in numbers
Where is Turtmann-Unterems?
Population of Turtmann-Unterems over time
Turtmann-Unterems had 1,117 residents in 2015 and 1,193 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,094 |
| 2021 | 1,125 |
| 2022 | 1,160 |
| 2023 | 1,191 |
| 2024 | 1,212 |
| 2025 | 1,193 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,941 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ergisch, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gampel-Bratsch (2,260 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,196 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Turtmann-Unterems
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 | Turtmann-Unterems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 533 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Turtmann-Unterems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 844 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,148 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.2% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 790 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.3% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,585 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.1% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,088 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Turtmann-Unterems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,504 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,148 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.7% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 197 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.9% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 650 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 62 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,436 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,744 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 73 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 21.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 958 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 17,946 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 133 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Turtmann-Unterems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 121 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,115 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 91 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 76.3 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 531 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.8% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 981 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 28.6% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 939 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Turtmann-Unterems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 526 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,146 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 440.9 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 639 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,303 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.9% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 631 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Turtmann-Unterems | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.0% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,118 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Turtmann-Unterems
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Turtmann-Unterems?
Turtmann-Unterems has 1,193 residents (2025), ranking 1,331 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Turtmann-Unterems?
Turtmann-Unterems covers 42.4 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Turtmann-Unterems growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Turtmann-Unterems went from 1,117 to 1,193, a change of +6.8%.
Where is Turtmann-Unterems?
Turtmann-Unterems is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Leuk (district). Latitude 46.302, longitude 7.704.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Turtmann-Unterems?
In Turtmann-Unterems, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,744 kW (2026), ranking 73 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Turtmann-Unterems?
In Turtmann-Unterems, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 13.3% (2026), ranking 1,585 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Turtmann-Unterems?
In Turtmann-Unterems, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,299 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Turtmann-Unterems?
The nearest to Turtmann-Unterems are Ergisch (2.1 km), Gampel-Bratsch (3.9 km), Guttet-Feschel (4.5 km), Agarn (4.6 km), Niedergesteln (5.1 km).