Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'099 48.8%
Men
1'155 51.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
498 22.1%
Swiss citizens
2'057 89.1%
Foreign residents
253 11.0%
0–19 · 498 · 22.1%20–64 · 1'324 · 58.7%65+ · 432 · 19.2%
Foreign residents 11.0%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.4%63.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.6%53.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.1%30.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.2%15.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte57.8% · strongest party
Mitte57.8%
SVP26.1%
SP5.8%
GRÜNE4.2%
FDP3.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier110%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
110%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 35 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Simplon-Dorf · 12.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.5 °C
Precipitation 20251'058 mm
7.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteried-brig.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Ried-Brig?
- Ried-Brig has 3 postal codes: 3900, 3901, 3911.
- What is the tax rate in Ried-Brig?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Ried-Brig is 110% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Ried-Brig have?
- Ried-Brig has 2'254 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Ried-Brig in?
- Ried-Brig is located in canton VS.