Leytron: population and statistics
Leytron has a population of 3,594 (2025) across 26.9 km², or 134 people per km². It ranks 621 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,594 residents
- 26.9 km²
- 134 people/km²
- 508 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Leytron ranks No. 31 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 1.5% in Leytron, compared with an average of 12.0% in Valais and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,464 kWh a year here.
Leytron in numbers
Where is Leytron?
Population of Leytron over time
Leytron had 3,084 residents in 2015 and 3,594 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,230 |
| 2021 | 3,276 |
| 2022 | 3,281 |
| 2023 | 3,357 |
| 2024 | 3,529 |
| 2025 | 3,594 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,768 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Riddes, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saxon (7,605 residents), 4.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,856 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Leytron
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 | Leytron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 285 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Leytron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,376 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 319 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.4% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,445 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.5% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 448 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.4% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 794 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Leytron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 37.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,432 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.5% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,800 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.1% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 919 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,204 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 244 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 381 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,250 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 778 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 43.9 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 412 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,218 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 497 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Leytron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 281 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 538 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 253 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 602 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.4 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 689 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.8% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 611 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.7% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,025 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Leytron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,357 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 657 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 377.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 852 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.6% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 708 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.4% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,280 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Leytron | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.5% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 778 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Leytron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leytron?
Leytron has 3,594 residents (2025), ranking 621 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Leytron?
Leytron covers 26.9 km², with a density of 134 people per km².
Is the population of Leytron growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Leytron went from 3,084 to 3,594, a change of +16.5%.
Where is Leytron?
Leytron is in Valais. It belongs to District de Martigny (district). Latitude 46.183, longitude 7.200.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Leytron?
In Leytron, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 1.5% (2026), ranking 1,800 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Leytron?
In Leytron, “Dwellings” stands at 3,376 (2026), ranking 319 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Leytron?
In Leytron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,464 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Leytron?
The nearest to Leytron are Riddes (2.3 km), Saillon (2.3 km), Chamoson (2.3 km), Isérables (3.9 km), Ardon (4.3 km).