Categories in Zermatt
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zermatt
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 419 | 56 years |
| Restaurants | 178 | 32 years |
| Hotels and motels | 115 | — |
| Corporate management | 69 | 30 years |
| Real estate | 67 | — |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 65 | — |
| Shopping | 63 | 29 years |
| Construction of buildings | 50 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 45 | — |
| Travel agencies | 44 | — |
| Clothing stores | 39 | — |
| Public parks | 29 | — |
| Buses and trains | 28 | — |
Zermatt Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 4,506 |
| Male Population | 2,353 (52.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,153 (47.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -17.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -3.6% |
| Median Age | 35.1 years (Male: 35, Female: 35.1) |
| Area Codes | 27 |
| Neighborhoods | Gampel, Cervinia, Servette - Petit-Saconnex |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 46.02126, 7.74912 |
| Postal Codes | 3920 |
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Zermatt Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,437 | 5,521 | 4,674 | 4,666 | 4,506 |
| Population Density | 2,558.6 / km² | 2,598.1 / km² | 2,199.5 / km² | 2,195.8 / km² | 2,120.5 / km² |
Zermatt Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 0.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | -14.2% | -15.5% | -0.2% |
| Valais | +50.9% | +37.1% | +23.1% |
| Switzerland | +30.6% | +24.4% | +15.8% |
Zermatt Median Age
Median Age: 35.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 35.1 yrs | 35.1 yrs | 35 yrs |
| Valais | 41.1 yrs | 42.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| Switzerland | 41.4 yrs | 42.3 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Zermatt Population Density
Population Density: 2,121 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 4,506 | 2.125 km² | 2,121 / km² |
| Valais | 340,468 | 5,223.3 km² | 65.2 / km² |
| Switzerland | 8.3 million | 41,281.4 km² | 200 / km² |
Zermatt Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
- 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 Zermatt
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zermatt
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Zermatt CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zermatt | 50,424 tn | 11.19 tn | 23,728.8 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 50,424 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23,728.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 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 | 46.4 km | 5,760 m | 6km NW of Leukerbad, Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 11:32 PM | 3 | 33.5 km | 4,700 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 1/8/11 | 8:48 PM | 3.4 | 36.5 km | 6,600 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/10 | 9:16 PM | 3.6 | 26 km | 7,100 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 10/23/08 | 6:04 PM | 3 | 33.3 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/08 | 7:48 PM | 3.5 | 46.6 km | 4,800 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/08 | 12:41 PM | 4 | 46.9 km | 8,400 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/07 | 12:22 AM | 3 | 51 km | 2,000 m | Switzerland | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 10:12 AM | 3 | 46.5 km | 5,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 3:42 AM | 3.1 | 46.4 km | 10,000 m | northern Italy | usgs.gov |
Zermatt
Zermatt is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It has a population of about 5,800 inhabitants. town lies at the upper end of Mattertal at an elevation of 1,620 m (5,310 ft), a..
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