Mont-Noble: population and statistics
Mont-Noble has a population of 1,188 (2025) across 43.9 km², or 27.1 people per km². It ranks 1,334 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,188 residents
- 43.9 km²
- 27 people/km²
- 1,255 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Mont-Noble ranks No. 65 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 36.8% in Mont-Noble, compared with an average of 21.2% in Valais and 19.8% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 20,774 kWh/inh. in Mont-Noble, compared with an average of 10,316 kWh/inh. in Valais and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,362 kWh a year here.
Mont-Noble in numbers
Where is Mont-Noble?
Population of Mont-Noble over time
Mont-Noble had 1,033 residents in 2015 and 1,188 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,102 |
| 2021 | 1,120 |
| 2022 | 1,112 |
| 2023 | 1,174 |
| 2024 | 1,187 |
| 2025 | 1,188 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,144 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vex (1,970 residents), 2.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,448 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mont-Noble
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 | Mont-Noble | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 36.8% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 5 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mont-Noble | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,641 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 730 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.9% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 357 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.1% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,519 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.1% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 99 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mont-Noble | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 31.0% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,616 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.2% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,032 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.4% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 444 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,340 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 155 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 707 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,225 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 803 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 24.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 850 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,774 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 77 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mont-Noble | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 100 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,256 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 93 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 1,212 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.3 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 488 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.4% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,112 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.9% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,093 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mont-Noble | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 209 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,594 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 175.9 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,644 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 265 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.6% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,572 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mont-Noble | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.0% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,261 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mont-Noble
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mont-Noble?
Mont-Noble has 1,188 residents (2025), ranking 1,334 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mont-Noble?
Mont-Noble covers 43.9 km², with a density of 27 people per km².
Is the population of Mont-Noble growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mont-Noble went from 1,033 to 1,188, a change of +15.0%.
Where is Mont-Noble?
Mont-Noble is in Valais. It belongs to District d'Hérens (district). Latitude 46.230, longitude 7.429.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Mont-Noble?
In Mont-Noble, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 36.8% (2025), ranking 5 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Mont-Noble?
In Mont-Noble, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 20,774 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 77 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mont-Noble?
In Mont-Noble, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,362 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mont-Noble?
The nearest to Mont-Noble are Vex (2.7 km), Grône (2.8 km), Saint-Léonard (3.0 km), Sion (4.8 km), Arbaz (5.4 km).