Ardon: population and statistics
Ardon has a population of 3,938 (2025) across 20.4 km², or 193 people per km². It ranks 567 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +29.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,938 residents
- 20.4 km²
- 193 people/km²
- 495 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Ardon ranks No. 29 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Ardon, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 46.3% in Ardon, compared with an average of 28.0% in Valais and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,397 kWh a year here.
Ardon in numbers
Where is Ardon?
Population of Ardon over time
Ardon had 3,050 residents in 2015 and 3,938 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,379 |
| 2021 | 3,480 |
| 2022 | 3,564 |
| 2023 | 3,709 |
| 2024 | 3,835 |
| 2025 | 3,938 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,857 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Chamoson, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vétroz (6,725 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,588 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ardon
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Ardon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.9% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,716 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ardon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,003 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 602 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.2% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,108 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 46.3% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 44 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.1% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 879 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ardon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 552 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.6% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 622 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,740 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 223 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 448 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 960.5 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,154 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.4 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 621 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,228 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,125 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ardon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 227 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 677 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 220 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 679 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.9 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,306 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.6% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 276 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.9% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ardon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,048 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 791 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 266.1 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,306 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 63.9% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 889 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 857 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ardon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.3% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 128 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ardon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ardon?
Ardon has 3,938 residents (2025), ranking 567 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ardon?
Ardon covers 20.4 km², with a density of 193 people per km².
Is the population of Ardon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ardon went from 3,050 to 3,938, a change of +29.1%.
Where is Ardon?
Ardon is in Valais. It belongs to District de Conthey (district). Latitude 46.200, longitude 7.250.
District heating: what is the figure for Ardon?
In Ardon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ardon?
In Ardon, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 46.3% (2026), ranking 44 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ardon?
In Ardon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,397 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ardon?
The nearest to Ardon are Chamoson (2.6 km), Vétroz (3.3 km), Isérables (4.0 km), Nendaz (4.3 km), Leytron (4.3 km).