Crans-Montana: population and statistics
Crans-Montana has a population of 10,782 (2025) across 59.6 km², or 181 people per km². It ranks 160 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −1.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 10,782 residents
- 59.6 km²
- 181 people/km²
- 1,501 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Crans-Montana ranks No. 8 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,558 kWh a year here.
Crans-Montana in numbers
Where is Crans-Montana?
Population of Crans-Montana over time
Crans-Montana had 10,931 residents in 2015 and 10,782 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,218 |
| 2021 | 10,272 |
| 2022 | 10,271 |
| 2023 | 10,488 |
| 2024 | 10,496 |
| 2025 | 10,782 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,354 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Noble-Contrée, 4.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sierre (18,059 residents), 4.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 6,232 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Crans-Montana
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 | Crans-Montana | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.4% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 171 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crans-Montana | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 12,829 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 36 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 9.1% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,653 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.6% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,540 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,253 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crans-Montana | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 548 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,244 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,162 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,461 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 536 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 75 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 662.6 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,521 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 136.8 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 39 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,683 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 444 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crans-Montana | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 1,009 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 115 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 1,429 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 82 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 132.5 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 76 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.0% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 61 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 14.6% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,753 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crans-Montana | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 5,168 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 187 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 479.3 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 535 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 200 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.7% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,436 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Crans-Montana | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 38.0% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 96 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Crans-Montana
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crans-Montana?
Crans-Montana has 10,782 residents (2025), ranking 160 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Crans-Montana?
Crans-Montana covers 59.6 km², with a density of 181 people per km².
Is the population of Crans-Montana growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Crans-Montana went from 10,931 to 10,782, a change of −1.4%.
Where is Crans-Montana?
Crans-Montana is in Valais. It belongs to District de Sierre (district). Latitude 46.312, longitude 7.482.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Crans-Montana?
In Crans-Montana, “Dwellings” stands at 12,829 (2026), ranking 36 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Crans-Montana?
In Crans-Montana, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 136.8 GWh/year (2026), ranking 39 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Crans-Montana?
In Crans-Montana, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,558 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Crans-Montana?
The nearest to Crans-Montana are Noble-Contrée (4.1 km), Sierre (4.4 km), Lens (4.4 km), Icogne (4.9 km), Chippis (5.0 km).