Saxon: population and statistics
Saxon has a population of 7,605 (2025) across 23.2 km², or 328 people per km². It ranks 260 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +37.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 7,605 residents
- 23.2 km²
- 328 people/km²
- 461 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Saxon ranks No. 14 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 51.2% in Saxon, compared with an average of 28.0% in Valais and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.7% in Saxon, compared with an average of 21.2% in Valais and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,398 kWh a year here.
Saxon in numbers
Where is Saxon?
Population of Saxon over time
Saxon had 5,534 residents in 2015 and 7,605 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,278 |
| 2021 | 6,484 |
| 2022 | 6,690 |
| 2023 | 7,114 |
| 2024 | 7,424 |
| 2025 | 7,605 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Valais for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in Valais for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,249 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Saillon, 2.3 km away.
All indicators for Saxon
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 | Saxon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.7% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,729 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saxon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,158 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 255 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.5% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,491 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 51.2% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 16 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.9% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 611 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saxon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 27.8% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,670 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 38.5% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 101 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 881 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,183 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 324 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 242 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,283 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 738 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 59.7 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 245 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,847 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,205 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saxon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 490 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 295 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 540 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 269 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 71.0 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 669 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.2% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 183 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.6% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,609 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saxon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,484 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 397 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 326.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 1,046 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.0% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 697 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.8% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,159 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saxon | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 38.3% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 94 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saxon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saxon?
Saxon has 7,605 residents (2025), ranking 260 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saxon?
Saxon covers 23.2 km², with a density of 328 people per km².
Is the population of Saxon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saxon went from 5,534 to 7,605, a change of +37.4%.
Where is Saxon?
Saxon is in Valais. It belongs to District de Martigny (district). Latitude 46.150, longitude 7.167.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Saxon?
In Saxon, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 51.2% (2026), ranking 16 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Saxon?
In Saxon, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.7% (2025), ranking 1,729 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saxon?
In Saxon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,398 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saxon?
The nearest to Saxon are Saillon (2.3 km), Riddes (4.3 km), Fully (4.3 km), Leytron (4.5 km), Isérables (6.1 km).