Evionnaz: population and statistics
Evionnaz has a population of 1,535 (2025) across 48.0 km², or 32.0 people per km². It ranks 1,154 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,535 residents
- 48.0 km²
- 32 people/km²
- 479 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Evionnaz ranks No. 53 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Evionnaz, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 63.1% in Evionnaz, compared with an average of 21.0% in Valais and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,254 kWh a year here.
Evionnaz in numbers
Where is Evionnaz?
Population of Evionnaz over time
Evionnaz had 1,242 residents in 2015 and 1,535 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,345 |
| 2021 | 1,408 |
| 2022 | 1,416 |
| 2023 | 1,482 |
| 2024 | 1,500 |
| 2025 | 1,535 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,723 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lavey-Morcles, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Maurice (4,656 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Evionnaz
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 | Evionnaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.6% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,445 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Evionnaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 749 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,225 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.8% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 924 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.0% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 296 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 787 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Evionnaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.1% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 996 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.5% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,462 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 650 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 63 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,423 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,794 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 68 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,144 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,107 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 640 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Evionnaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 100 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,256 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 141 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 952 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 91.9 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 275 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.5% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,009 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.8% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 830 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Evionnaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 806 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 933 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 525.1 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 442 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 34.7% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,693 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 63.1% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 34 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Evionnaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 731 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Evionnaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evionnaz?
Evionnaz has 1,535 residents (2025), ranking 1,154 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Evionnaz?
Evionnaz covers 48.0 km², with a density of 32 people per km².
Is the population of Evionnaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Evionnaz went from 1,242 to 1,535, a change of +23.6%.
Where is Evionnaz?
Evionnaz is in Valais. It belongs to District de Saint-Maurice (district). Latitude 46.179, longitude 7.022.
District heating: what is the figure for Evionnaz?
In Evionnaz, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Evionnaz?
In Evionnaz, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 63.1% (2024), ranking 34 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Evionnaz?
In Evionnaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,254 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Evionnaz?
The nearest to Evionnaz are Lavey-Morcles (2.5 km), Collonges (2.6 km), Dorénaz (3.9 km), Saint-Maurice (4.6 km), Vérossaz (5.1 km).