Noble-Contrée: population and statistics
Noble-Contrée has a population of 4,727 (2025) across 6.5 km², or 727 people per km². It ranks 468 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,727 residents
- 6.5 km²
- 727 people/km²
- 616 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Noble-Contrée ranks No. 20 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 169.0 in Noble-Contrée, compared with an average of 537.6 in Valais and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,433 kWh a year here.
Noble-Contrée in numbers
Where is Noble-Contrée?
Population of Noble-Contrée over time
Noble-Contrée had 4,379 residents in 2015 and 4,727 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,550 |
| 2021 | 4,635 |
| 2022 | 4,635 |
| 2023 | 4,677 |
| 2024 | 4,693 |
| 2025 | 4,727 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 910 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sierre (18,059 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,732 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Noble-Contrée
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 | Noble-Contrée | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 522 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Noble-Contrée | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,355 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 511 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.2% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,347 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.3% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 764 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.5% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 638 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Noble-Contrée | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.1% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 619 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.1% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,399 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.1% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,605 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,345 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 404 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 145 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,067 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,001 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.5 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 475 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,360 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,100 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Noble-Contrée | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 266 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 576 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 258 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 587 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 54.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,353 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 432 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.9% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Noble-Contrée | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 799 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 938 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 169.0 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,665 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.0% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 888 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.9% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,297 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Noble-Contrée | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.1% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,110 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Noble-Contrée
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Noble-Contrée?
Noble-Contrée has 4,727 residents (2025), ranking 468 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Noble-Contrée?
Noble-Contrée covers 6.5 km², with a density of 727 people per km².
Is the population of Noble-Contrée growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Noble-Contrée went from 4,379 to 4,727, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Noble-Contrée?
Noble-Contrée is in Valais. It belongs to District de Sierre (district). Latitude 46.300, longitude 7.533.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Noble-Contrée?
In Noble-Contrée, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 404 (2026), ranking 145 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Noble-Contrée?
In Noble-Contrée, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 169.0 (2024), ranking 1,665 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Noble-Contrée?
In Noble-Contrée, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,433 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Noble-Contrée?
The nearest to Noble-Contrée are Sierre (0.9 km), Chippis (1.9 km), Salgesch (2.6 km), Crans-Montana (4.1 km), Chalais (4.5 km).