Wiler (Lötschen): population and statistics
Wiler (Lötschen) has a population of 522 (2025) across 14.9 km², or 35.1 people per km². It ranks 1,788 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 522 residents
- 14.9 km²
- 35 people/km²
- 1,468 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Wiler (Lötschen) ranks No. 91 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 10.9% in Wiler (Lötschen), compared with an average of 20.9% in Valais and 26.1% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 24,234 kWh/inh. in Wiler (Lötschen), compared with an average of 10,316 kWh/inh. in Valais and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,303 kWh a year here.
Wiler (Lötschen) in numbers
Where is Wiler (Lötschen)?
Population of Wiler (Lötschen) over time
Wiler (Lötschen) had 576 residents in 2015 and 522 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 565 |
| 2021 | 563 |
| 2022 | 554 |
| 2023 | 539 |
| 2024 | 528 |
| 2025 | 522 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,081 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Blatten, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Baltschieder (1,406 residents), 8.0 km away.
All indicators for Wiler (Lötschen)
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 | Wiler (Lötschen) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 444 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Wiler (Lötschen) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 847 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,144 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.5% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,333 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.1% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 977 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.2% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 803 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Wiler (Lötschen) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.1% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,636 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.0% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,721 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 685 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 29 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,840 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 700.1 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,471 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,370 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,234 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 36 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Wiler (Lötschen) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 46 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,633 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 88.1 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 313 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.1% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 146 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 10.9% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,792 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Wiler (Lötschen) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 251 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,510 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 480.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 531 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 313 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.2% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,596 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Wiler (Lötschen) | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 6.5% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,714 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Wiler (Lötschen)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wiler (Lötschen)?
Wiler (Lötschen) has 522 residents (2025), ranking 1,788 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Wiler (Lötschen)?
Wiler (Lötschen) covers 14.9 km², with a density of 35 people per km².
Is the population of Wiler (Lötschen) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Wiler (Lötschen) went from 576 to 522, a change of −9.4%.
Where is Wiler (Lötschen)?
Wiler (Lötschen) is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Raron (district). Latitude 46.407, longitude 7.787.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Wiler (Lötschen)?
In Wiler (Lötschen), “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 10.9% (2026), ranking 1,792 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Wiler (Lötschen)?
In Wiler (Lötschen), “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 24,234 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 36 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Wiler (Lötschen)?
In Wiler (Lötschen), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,303 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Wiler (Lötschen)?
The nearest to Wiler (Lötschen) are Blatten (2.5 km), Kippel (3.1 km), Ferden (5.3 km), Baltschieder (8.0 km), Niedergesteln (10 km).