Savièse: population and statistics
Savièse has a population of 8,453 (2025) across 71.0 km², or 119 people per km². It ranks 233 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,453 residents
- 71.0 km²
- 119 people/km²
- 864 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Savièse ranks No. 13 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 77.1% in Savièse, compared with an average of 72.6% in Valais and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,435 kWh a year here.
Savièse in numbers
Where is Savièse?
Population of Savièse over time
Savièse had 7,381 residents in 2015 and 8,453 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,937 |
| 2021 | 8,100 |
| 2022 | 8,097 |
| 2023 | 8,182 |
| 2024 | 8,278 |
| 2025 | 8,453 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 9,941 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sion (37,844 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,740 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Savièse
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 | Savièse | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 468 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Savièse | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,017 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 191 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.0% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,241 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.6% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 397 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.2% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 522 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Savièse | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.6% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 984 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.4% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 543 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,324 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 743 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 27 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,039 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,040 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 91.1 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 108 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,780 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 685 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Savièse | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 553 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 253 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 546 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 265 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 916 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.1% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 115 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.3% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,664 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Savièse | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,666 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 560 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 197.1 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,574 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.1% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 875 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.4% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,186 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Savièse | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.4% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,233 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Savièse
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Savièse?
Savièse has 8,453 residents (2025), ranking 233 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Savièse?
Savièse covers 71.0 km², with a density of 119 people per km².
Is the population of Savièse growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Savièse went from 7,381 to 8,453, a change of +14.5%.
Where is Savièse?
Savièse is in Valais. It belongs to District de Sion (district). Latitude 46.250, longitude 7.333.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Savièse?
In Savièse, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 743 (2026), ranking 27 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Savièse?
In Savièse, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 77.1% (2026), ranking 115 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Savièse?
In Savièse, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,435 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Savièse?
The nearest to Savièse are Sion (3.3 km), Arbaz (4.3 km), Grimisuat (4.3 km), Vétroz (5.5 km), Veysonnaz (5.9 km).