Visp: population and statistics
Visp has a population of 9,075 (2025) across 13.2 km², or 689 people per km². It ranks 215 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,075 residents
- 13.2 km²
- 689 people/km²
- 653 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Visp ranks No. 12 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,579 in Visp, compared with an average of 537.6 in Valais and 622.5 nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 33.8% in Visp, compared with an average of 63.4% in Valais and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,340 kWh a year here.
Visp in numbers
Where is Visp?
Population of Visp over time
Visp had 7,665 residents in 2015 and 9,075 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,060 |
| 2021 | 8,183 |
| 2022 | 8,305 |
| 2023 | 8,483 |
| 2024 | 8,838 |
| 2025 | 9,075 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,845 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Eggerberg, 0.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brig-Glis (14,197 residents), 8.5 km away.
All indicators for Visp
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 | Visp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,211 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Visp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,175 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 184 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.0% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,723 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.4% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 280 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 33.8% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,769 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Visp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.7% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 976 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,704 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 29.4% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 35 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 173 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 628 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,168 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 873 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 79.9 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 148 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,808 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,009 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Visp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 821 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 150 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 926 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 137 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 102.0 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 183 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.0% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 246 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.5% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,615 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Visp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 14,327 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 57 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,579 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 20 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,408 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 51.0% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 118 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Visp | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.6% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 143 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Visp
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Visp?
Visp has 9,075 residents (2025), ranking 215 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Visp?
Visp covers 13.2 km², with a density of 689 people per km².
Is the population of Visp growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Visp went from 7,665 to 9,075, a change of +18.4%.
Where is Visp?
Visp is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.292, longitude 7.883.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Visp?
In Visp, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,579 (2024), ranking 20 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Visp?
In Visp, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 33.8% (2026), ranking 1,769 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Visp?
In Visp, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,340 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Visp?
The nearest to Visp are Eggerberg (0.9 km), Lalden (1.7 km), Ausserberg (3.7 km), Zeneggen (4.7 km), Visperterminen (4.9 km).