Collombey-Muraz: population and statistics
Collombey-Muraz has a population of 10,188 (2025) across 29.8 km², or 342 people per km². It ranks 176 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,188 residents
- 29.8 km²
- 342 people/km²
- 393 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Collombey-Muraz ranks No. 9 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 46.4% in Collombey-Muraz, compared with an average of 28.0% in Valais and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,310 kWh a year here.
Collombey-Muraz in numbers
Where is Collombey-Muraz?
Population of Collombey-Muraz over time
Collombey-Muraz had 8,638 residents in 2015 and 10,188 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,598 |
| 2021 | 9,676 |
| 2022 | 9,739 |
| 2023 | 9,903 |
| 2024 | 10,051 |
| 2025 | 10,188 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,167 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Monthey (19,351 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,240 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Collombey-Muraz
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 | Collombey-Muraz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.8% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,724 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Collombey-Muraz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,623 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 224 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.2% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,716 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 46.4% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 42 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 443 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Collombey-Muraz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.2% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 685 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.5% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 794 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.9% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,538 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.3% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 294 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 593 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 54 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,259 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 766 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 85.0 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 125 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,342 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,106 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Collombey-Muraz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 742 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 175 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 965 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 132 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 234 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.9% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 200 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.8% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,604 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Collombey-Muraz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,573 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 271 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 350.7 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 946 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.2% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 623 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 816 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Collombey-Muraz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.7% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 403 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Collombey-Muraz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Collombey-Muraz?
Collombey-Muraz has 10,188 residents (2025), ranking 176 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Collombey-Muraz?
Collombey-Muraz covers 29.8 km², with a density of 342 people per km².
Is the population of Collombey-Muraz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Collombey-Muraz went from 8,638 to 10,188, a change of +17.9%.
Where is Collombey-Muraz?
Collombey-Muraz is in Valais. It belongs to District de Monthey (district). Latitude 46.267, longitude 6.950.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Collombey-Muraz?
In Collombey-Muraz, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 46.4% (2026), ranking 42 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Collombey-Muraz?
In Collombey-Muraz, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 593 (2026), ranking 54 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Collombey-Muraz?
In Collombey-Muraz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,310 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Collombey-Muraz?
The nearest to Collombey-Muraz are Monthey (1.9 km), Massongex (3.2 km), Troistorrents (4.5 km), Ollon (4.8 km), Bex (5.5 km).