Chamoson: population and statistics
Chamoson has a population of 4,486 (2025) across 32.5 km², or 138 people per km². It ranks 500 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,486 residents
- 32.5 km²
- 138 people/km²
- 719 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Chamoson ranks No. 25 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 18.7% in Chamoson, compared with an average of 20.9% in Valais and 26.1% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 31.1% in Chamoson, compared with an average of 49.8% in Valais and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,390 kWh a year here.
Chamoson in numbers
Where is Chamoson?
Population of Chamoson over time
Chamoson had 3,587 residents in 2015 and 4,486 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,986 |
| 2021 | 4,053 |
| 2022 | 4,178 |
| 2023 | 4,291 |
| 2024 | 4,389 |
| 2025 | 4,486 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,548 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Leytron, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Nendaz (7,354 residents), 6.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,560 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chamoson
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 | Chamoson | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 921 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chamoson | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,923 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 385 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 20.1% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,053 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.1% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 251 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.2% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 213 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chamoson | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.1% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,615 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,105 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 862 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,020 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 338 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 222 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,093 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 964 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 43.5 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 420 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,690 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 846 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chamoson | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 346 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 427 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 380 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 394 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 360 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.5% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 168 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.7% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,651 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Chamoson | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,334 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 663 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297.4 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,175 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,415 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.1% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 751 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Chamoson | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.7% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 922 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chamoson
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chamoson?
Chamoson has 4,486 residents (2025), ranking 500 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chamoson?
Chamoson covers 32.5 km², with a density of 138 people per km².
Is the population of Chamoson growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chamoson went from 3,587 to 4,486, a change of +25.1%.
Where is Chamoson?
Chamoson is in Valais. It belongs to District de Conthey (district). Latitude 46.200, longitude 7.217.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Chamoson?
In Chamoson, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 18.7% (2026), ranking 1,651 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Chamoson?
In Chamoson, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 31.1% (2026), ranking 1,615 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chamoson?
In Chamoson, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,390 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chamoson?
The nearest to Chamoson are Leytron (2.3 km), Ardon (2.6 km), Riddes (3.7 km), Isérables (4.5 km), Saillon (4.5 km).