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- The resident population swells dramatically in winter (from ~3,000 to ~35,000), making demographics highly seasonal
- Scandinavian and British residents form notable portions of the permanent population, reflecting historic and ongoing appeal to Northern European skiers
- Limited formal startup/tech ecosystem; one documented IT services firm and an annual sustainability-focused conference represent the primary organized business/tech activities
- International schools indicate strong demand from expat families, though overall tech startup presence remains modest
Notable Nationalities
Scandinavian
- Description
- Noticeable population of Scandinavian residents
British
- Description
- Noticeable population of British residents
Business And Tech Presence
Verbier Technologies Sàrl
- Status
- active
- Founded
- 2005
- Industry
- IT services / computer hardware
- Description
- Computer sales, repair, and installation services for Mac/PC and multimedia equipment
Verbier Summit
- Type
- Annual conference/forum
- Focus
- Global sustainability and finance forum
- Established
- 2023
- Description
- One-day event convening 150+ sustainability leaders; includes startup showcase of climate and nature tech solutions
Main Sponsors
- Barclays Private Bank
Permanent Population
- Count
- 3000
- Description
- Approximately 3,000 permanent residents year-round
Foreign Born Percentage
- Status
- Data unavailable
- Note
- Specific foreign-born percentage not publicly available at village level; Switzerland-wide foreign-born data exists but Verbier-specific census breakdowns are not disclosed in accessible sources
International Community
- Description
- Strong expatriate and international presence, particularly from Western Europe; home to Verbier International School (founded 2010) and Copperfield Verbier (founded 2021), both serving international families
Seasonal Population Peak
- Count
- 35000
- Season
- Winter ski season
- Description
- Population can rise to 35,000 during peak winter season
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.