Evolène: population and statistics
Evolène has a population of 1,673 (2025) across 209.9 km², or 8.0 people per km². It ranks 1,084 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,673 residents
- 209.9 km²
- 8 people/km²
- 1,359 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Evolène ranks No. 49 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Evolène, compared with an average of 3.4% in Valais and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 27.7% in Evolène, compared with an average of 21.2% in Valais and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Evolène in numbers
Where is Evolène?
Population of Evolène over time
Evolène had 1,689 residents in 2015 and 1,673 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,647 |
| 2021 | 1,665 |
| 2022 | 1,655 |
| 2023 | 1,670 |
| 2024 | 1,666 |
| 2025 | 1,673 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 29,403 football pitches.
- Its population density is 29.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saint-Martin (VS), 7.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Anniviers (2,785 residents), 12 km away.
All indicators for Evolène
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 | Evolène | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.7% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 107 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Evolène | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,752 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 421 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.2% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 254 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.5% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,664 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.3% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 860 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Evolène | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.9% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,722 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.8% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 48.4% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 74 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 72 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,334 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 443.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,710 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 34.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 573 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,723 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 80 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Evolène | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 248 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 623 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 177 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 812 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 105.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 163 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.6% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,260 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.6% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 675 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Evolène | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 721 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 994 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 431.0 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 662 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.5% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 938 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,300 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Evolène | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,460 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Evolène
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Evolène?
Evolène has 1,673 residents (2025), ranking 1,084 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Evolène?
Evolène covers 209.9 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Evolène growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Evolène went from 1,689 to 1,673, a change of −0.9%.
Where is Evolène?
Evolène is in Valais. It belongs to District d'Hérens (district). Latitude 46.113, longitude 7.496.
District heating: what is the figure for Evolène?
In Evolène, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Evolène?
In Evolène, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 27.7% (2025), ranking 107 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Evolène?
In Evolène, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Evolène?
The nearest to Evolène are Saint-Martin (VS) (7.7 km), Hérémence (11 km), Anniviers (12 km), Vex (14 km), Mont-Noble (14 km).