Saint-Léonard: population and statistics
Saint-Léonard has a population of 2,618 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 673 people per km². It ranks 813 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,618 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 673 people/km²
- 503 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Saint-Léonard ranks No. 36 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.1% in Saint-Léonard, compared with an average of 13.0% in Valais and 9.3% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 16.9% in Saint-Léonard, compared with an average of 20.9% in Valais and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,456 kWh a year here.
Saint-Léonard in numbers
Where is Saint-Léonard?
Population of Saint-Léonard over time
Saint-Léonard had 2,269 residents in 2015 and 2,618 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,460 |
| 2021 | 2,510 |
| 2022 | 2,548 |
| 2023 | 2,613 |
| 2024 | 2,628 |
| 2025 | 2,618 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 545 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Grône, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lens (4,590 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,824 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saint-Léonard
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 | Saint-Léonard | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.0% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,206 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Léonard | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,247 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 901 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.1% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,175 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.5% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 514 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.0% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 754 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Léonard | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 77.5% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 151 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.1% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 885 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.1% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,777 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,257 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 146 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 749 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 749.6 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,420 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,021 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,540 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,272 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Léonard | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 151 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 957 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 154 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 907 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.8 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,180 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.3% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 110 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.9% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,715 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-Léonard | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 688 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,011 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 262.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,318 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.0% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 988 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.0% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 758 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Léonard | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.1% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 736 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Léonard
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Léonard?
Saint-Léonard has 2,618 residents (2025), ranking 813 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Léonard?
Saint-Léonard covers 3.9 km², with a density of 673 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Léonard growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-Léonard went from 2,269 to 2,618, a change of +15.4%.
Where is Saint-Léonard?
Saint-Léonard is in Valais. It belongs to District de Sierre (district). Latitude 46.257, longitude 7.427.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Saint-Léonard?
In Saint-Léonard, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.1% (2026), ranking 1,777 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Saint-Léonard?
In Saint-Léonard, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 16.9% (2026), ranking 1,715 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Léonard?
In Saint-Léonard, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,456 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Léonard?
The nearest to Saint-Léonard are Grône (1.9 km), Mont-Noble (3.0 km), Icogne (3.0 km), Lens (3.1 km), Arbaz (3.5 km).