Isérables: population and statistics
Isérables has a population of 793 (2025) across 15.2 km², or 52.0 people per km². It ranks 1,585 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 793 residents
- 15.2 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 1,066 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Isérables ranks No. 77 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 29.9% in Isérables, compared with an average of 21.2% in Valais and 19.8% nationally.
Oil or gas heating systems: 20.2% in Isérables, compared with an average of 49.8% in Valais and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,167 kWh a year here.
Isérables in numbers
Where is Isérables?
Population of Isérables over time
Isérables had 854 residents in 2015 and 793 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 827 |
| 2021 | 816 |
| 2022 | 829 |
| 2023 | 809 |
| 2024 | 804 |
| 2025 | 793 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,136 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Riddes (3,831 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,668 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Isérables
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 | Isérables | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 29.9% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 55 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Isérables | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 748 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,226 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.5% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 686 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.2% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,703 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.0% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 813 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Isérables | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.2% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,754 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.5% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,690 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 146 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.5% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 709 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 427.1 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,718 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,616 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,450 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 588 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Isérables | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 78 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,426 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 44 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,649 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.5 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,324 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.9% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 880 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.0% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,258 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Isérables | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 279 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,457 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 351.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 942 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.6% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,558 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.9% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 375 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Isérables | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 7.3% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,680 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Isérables
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Isérables?
Isérables has 793 residents (2025), ranking 1,585 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Isérables?
Isérables covers 15.2 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Isérables growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Isérables went from 854 to 793, a change of −7.1%.
Where is Isérables?
Isérables is in Valais. It belongs to District de Martigny (district). Latitude 46.164, longitude 7.243.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Isérables?
In Isérables, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 29.9% (2025), ranking 55 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Isérables?
In Isérables, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 20.2% (2026), ranking 1,754 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Isérables?
In Isérables, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,167 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Isérables?
The nearest to Isérables are Riddes (2.1 km), Leytron (3.9 km), Ardon (4.0 km), Chamoson (4.5 km), Saillon (4.6 km).