Saillon: population and statistics
Saillon has a population of 3,226 (2025) across 13.7 km², or 235 people per km². It ranks 683 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +30.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,226 residents
- 13.7 km²
- 235 people/km²
- 465 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Saillon ranks No. 33 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 15.0% in Saillon, compared with an average of 20.9% in Valais and 26.1% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 44.2% in Saillon, compared with an average of 28.0% in Valais and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,431 kWh a year here.
Saillon in numbers
Where is Saillon?
Population of Saillon over time
Saillon had 2,482 residents in 2015 and 3,226 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,818 |
| 2021 | 2,859 |
| 2022 | 2,995 |
| 2023 | 3,094 |
| 2024 | 3,156 |
| 2025 | 3,226 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,924 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Leytron, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saxon (7,605 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,724 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saillon
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 | Saillon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,117 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saillon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,960 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 616 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.8% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,571 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.2% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 69 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.2% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 328 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saillon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,502 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 546 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.3% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,260 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,117 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 194 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 540 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 825.1 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,337 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 35.5 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 553 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,004 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 656 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saillon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 198 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 772 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 213 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 696 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.0 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 863 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 79.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 75 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.0% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,747 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saillon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,021 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 811 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 316.5 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,088 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.8% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 998 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.4% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,326 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saillon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.5% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 648 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saillon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saillon?
Saillon has 3,226 residents (2025), ranking 683 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saillon?
Saillon covers 13.7 km², with a density of 235 people per km².
Is the population of Saillon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saillon went from 2,482 to 3,226, a change of +30.0%.
Where is Saillon?
Saillon is in Valais. It belongs to District de Martigny (district). Latitude 46.167, longitude 7.183.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Saillon?
In Saillon, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 15.0% (2026), ranking 1,747 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Saillon?
In Saillon, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 44.2% (2026), ranking 69 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saillon?
In Saillon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,431 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saillon?
The nearest to Saillon are Leytron (2.3 km), Saxon (2.3 km), Riddes (2.6 km), Chamoson (4.5 km), Isérables (4.6 km).