Zermatt: population and statistics
Zermatt has a population of 6,113 (2025) across 242.7 km², or 25.2 people per km². It ranks 336 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,113 residents
- 242.7 km²
- 25 people/km²
- 1,618 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Zermatt ranks No. 17 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 47.9% in Zermatt, compared with an average of 26.5% in Valais and 27.7% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 170.5 kW in Zermatt, 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 1,309 kWh a year here.
Zermatt in numbers
Where is Zermatt?
Population of Zermatt over time
Zermatt had 5,759 residents in 2015 and 6,113 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,820 |
| 2021 | 5,769 |
| 2022 | 5,746 |
| 2023 | 6,023 |
| 2024 | 6,099 |
| 2025 | 6,113 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 33,987 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Täsch, 6.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sierre (18,059 residents), 34 km away.
All indicators for Zermatt
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 | Zermatt | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,683 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Zermatt | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,937 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 96 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.3% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,645 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.7% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,204 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 31.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,778 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Zermatt | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 732 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.8% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,665 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.6% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 952 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 170.5 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,796 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 63.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 215 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 749 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Zermatt | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 963 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 117 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 909 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 141 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 148.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 45 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.4% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 225 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.6% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Zermatt | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 7,792 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 115 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,275 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 43 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.7% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 66 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.0% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,603 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Zermatt | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 47.9% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 17 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zermatt
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zermatt?
Zermatt has 6,113 residents (2025), ranking 336 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zermatt?
Zermatt covers 242.7 km², with a density of 25 people per km².
Is the population of Zermatt growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zermatt went from 5,759 to 6,113, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Zermatt?
Zermatt is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Visp (district). Latitude 46.019, longitude 7.746.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Zermatt?
In Zermatt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 47.9% (2025), ranking 17 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Zermatt?
In Zermatt, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 170.5 kW (2026), ranking 1,796 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zermatt?
In Zermatt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,309 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zermatt?
The nearest to Zermatt are Täsch (6.3 km), Randa (9.4 km), Saas-Fee (17 km), Saas-Grund (18 km), Saas-Balen (18 km).