Zeneggen: population and statistics
Zeneggen has a population of 369 (2025) across 7.5 km², or 49.1 people per km². It ranks 1,916 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +28.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 369 residents
- 7.5 km²
- 49 people/km²
- 1,791 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Zeneggen ranks No. 102 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,326 kWh a year here.
Zeneggen in numbers
Where is Zeneggen?
Population of Zeneggen over time
Zeneggen had 288 residents in 2015 and 369 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 295 |
| 2021 | 304 |
| 2022 | 312 |
| 2023 | 324 |
| 2024 | 355 |
| 2025 | 369 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,052 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bürchen (774 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Zeneggen
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 | Zeneggen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.9% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Zeneggen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 367 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,678 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.8% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.5% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Zeneggen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.1% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 53.3% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,418 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.9 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,771 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,645 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Zeneggen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 23 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 22 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,907 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.5% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.3% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Zeneggen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 54 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,017 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146.3 | 537.6 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Zeneggen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zeneggen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zeneggen?
Zeneggen has 369 residents (2025), ranking 1,916 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zeneggen?
Zeneggen covers 7.5 km², with a density of 49 people per km².
Is the population of Zeneggen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zeneggen went from 288 to 369, a change of +28.1%.
Where is Zeneggen?
Zeneggen is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.267, longitude 7.833.
Jobs: what is the figure for Zeneggen?
In Zeneggen, “Jobs” stands at 54 (2024), ranking 2,017 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Zeneggen?
In Zeneggen, “Establishments” stands at 23 (2024), ranking 1,992 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zeneggen?
In Zeneggen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,326 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zeneggen?
The nearest to Zeneggen are Bürchen (1.3 km), Törbel (3.5 km), Unterbäch (3.8 km), Steg-Hohtenn (4.3 km), Stalden (VS) (4.5 km).