Zwischbergen: population and statistics
Zwischbergen has a population of 75 (2025) across 86.1 km², or 0.9 people per km². It ranks 2,100 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 75 residents
- 86.1 km²
- 1 people/km²
- 1,297 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Zwischbergen ranks No. 121 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 34° generates about 1,081 kWh a year here.
Zwischbergen in numbers
Where is Zwischbergen?
Population of Zwischbergen over time
Zwischbergen had 84 residents in 2015 and 75 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 71 |
| 2021 | 72 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 81 |
| 2024 | 71 |
| 2025 | 75 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 12,059 football pitches.
- Its population density is 258.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Simplon (287 residents), 6.3 km away.
All indicators for Zwischbergen
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 | Zwischbergen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.7% | 21.2% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Zwischbergen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 185 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,953 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 49.2% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.3% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Zwischbergen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 0.0% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.0% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 65.8% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 0 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 2,098 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 1.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,103 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,333 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Zwischbergen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 10 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 2,094 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 14 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,994 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 186.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.4% | 20.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Zwischbergen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 37 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,053 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 493.3 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 67.6% | 71.1% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Zwischbergen | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 41.3% | 26.5% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Zwischbergen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zwischbergen?
Zwischbergen has 75 residents (2025), ranking 2,100 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Zwischbergen?
Zwischbergen covers 86.1 km², with a density of 1 people per km².
Is the population of Zwischbergen growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Zwischbergen went from 84 to 75, a change of −10.7%.
Where is Zwischbergen?
Zwischbergen is in Valais. It belongs to Bezirk Brig (district). Latitude 46.167, longitude 8.117.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Zwischbergen?
In Zwischbergen, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Zwischbergen?
In Zwischbergen, “Establishments” stands at 10 (2024), ranking 2,094 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Zwischbergen?
In Zwischbergen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 34° produces about 1,081 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Zwischbergen?
The nearest to Zwischbergen are Simplon (6.3 km), Saas-Almagell (15 km), Saas-Grund (15 km), Saas-Fee (16 km), Saas-Balen (16 km).