Vernayaz: population and statistics
Vernayaz has a population of 1,978 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 347 people per km². It ranks 974 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,978 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 347 people/km²
- 608 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Vernayaz ranks No. 45 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 47.6% in Vernayaz, compared with an average of 21.0% in Valais and 22.0% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 30.8% in Vernayaz, compared with an average of 26.5% in Valais and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 30° generates about 980 kWh a year here.
Vernayaz in numbers
Where is Vernayaz?
Population of Vernayaz over time
Vernayaz had 1,886 residents in 2015 and 1,978 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,847 |
| 2021 | 1,817 |
| 2022 | 1,812 |
| 2023 | 1,864 |
| 2024 | 1,928 |
| 2025 | 1,978 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 798 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Salvan, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Martigny (22,513 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 3,920 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vernayaz
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 | Vernayaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,265 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vernayaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,029 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,026 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.7% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 771 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.2% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,296 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.7% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 952 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vernayaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.7% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,326 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,412 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.4% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 659 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.3% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 910 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 81 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 1,251 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 887.4 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,263 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.9 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,244 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,538 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,273 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vernayaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 115 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 1,147 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 130 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 998 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.7 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 877 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.9% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 794 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.7% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,025 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vernayaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 821 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 922 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 415.1 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 720 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.0% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,314 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.6% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 153 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vernayaz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.8% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 273 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vernayaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vernayaz?
Vernayaz has 1,978 residents (2025), ranking 974 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vernayaz?
Vernayaz covers 5.7 km², with a density of 347 people per km².
Is the population of Vernayaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vernayaz went from 1,886 to 1,978, a change of +4.9%.
Where is Vernayaz?
Vernayaz is in Valais. It belongs to District de Saint-Maurice (district). Latitude 46.133, longitude 7.033.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Vernayaz?
In Vernayaz, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 47.6% (2024), ranking 153 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Vernayaz?
In Vernayaz, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 30.8% (2025), ranking 273 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vernayaz?
In Vernayaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 30° produces about 980 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vernayaz?
The nearest to Vernayaz are Salvan (2.3 km), Dorénaz (2.3 km), Martigny (4.8 km), Evionnaz (5.2 km), Collonges (5.5 km).