Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bürchen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 24 |
| Buses and trains | 11 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 10 |
Bürchen Facts
| Area | 15.6 km² |
| Population | 745 |
| Male Population | 365 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 380 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +19.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.7% |
| Median Age | 45.2 years (Male: 44.8, Female: 45.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $35,094 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Steg |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.28053, 7.81506 |
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Bürchen Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 626 | 705 | 766 | 832 | 745 | 738 | 724 |
| Population Density | 40.2 / km² | 45.3 / km² | 49.2 / km² | 53.5 / km² | 47.9 / km² | 47.4 / km² | 46.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBürchen Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bürchen | +19% | +5.7% | -2.7% |
| Valais | — | — | — |
| Switzerland | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bürchen Median Age
Median Age: 45.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bürchen | 45.2 yrs | 45.6 yrs | 44.8 yrs |
| Valais | 41.1 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bürchen Population Density
Population Density: 47.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bürchen | 745 | 15.6 km² | 47.9 / km² |
| Valais | 340,468 | 5,223.3 km² | 65.2 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bürchen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bürchen
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bürchen
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Bürchen Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,147 | $24,073 | $37,607 | $38,587 | $63,388 | $42,442 | $37,063 | $35,094 |
| Total GDP | $189.7M | $136.1M | $206.9M | $206.6M | $339.4M | $229.5M | $199.5M | $187.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Bürchen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bürchen | 8,337 tn | 11.19 tn | 535.7 tons/km² |
| Valais | 3,785,473 tn | 11.12 tn | 724.7 tons/km² |
| Switzerland | 96,432,235 tn | 11.67 tn | 2,336 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Bürchen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,337 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 535.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/16 | 2:44 PM | 4.4 | 24.1 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 16.1 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 23.4 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/10 | 9:16 PM | 3.6 | 52.7 km | 7,100 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/08 | 6:04 PM | 3 | 60.1 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 37.9 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/08 | 12:41 PM | 4 | 64.8 km | 8,400 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/07 | 12:22 AM | 3 | 58.7 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 10:12 AM | 3 | 74.1 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 3:42 AM | 3.1 | 73.5 km | 10,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bürchen
Bürchen (Walliser German: Birchu) is a municipality in the district of Raron in the German-speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
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