 The SVP improved their position in Châtel-sur-Montsalvens rising to first, from second in 2007 (with 26.5%) The SPS moved from third in 2007 (with 22.0%) to second in 2011, the CVP moved from first in 2007 (with 29.7%) to third and the FDP retained about the same popularity (9.3% in 2007).A total of 93 votes were cast in this election, of which 2 or 2.2% were invalid., Châtel-sur-Montsalvens had an unemployment rate of 1.7%.