Vétroz: population and statistics
Vétroz has a population of 6,725 (2025) across 10.4 km², or 644 people per km². It ranks 303 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,725 residents
- 10.4 km²
- 644 people/km²
- 545 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Vétroz ranks No. 16 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 48.5% in Vétroz, compared with an average of 28.0% in Valais and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,402 kWh a year here.
Vétroz in numbers
Where is Vétroz?
Population of Vétroz over time
Vétroz had 5,888 residents in 2015 and 6,725 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,397 |
| 2021 | 6,460 |
| 2022 | 6,510 |
| 2023 | 6,604 |
| 2024 | 6,605 |
| 2025 | 6,725 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,462 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Ardon, 3.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sion (37,844 residents), 7.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,608 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vétroz
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 | Vétroz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.4% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,595 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vétroz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,026 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 367 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.2% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,685 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 48.5% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 32 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.1% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 529 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vétroz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.4% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 411 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 671 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.0% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,699 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,273 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 441 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 111 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,627 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 418 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 60.2 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 241 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,946 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 991 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vétroz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 455 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 312 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 505 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 285 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 75.1 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 563 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.7% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 327 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,593 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vétroz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,452 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 403 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 364.6 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 898 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,116 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.7% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 866 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vétroz | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 420 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vétroz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vétroz?
Vétroz has 6,725 residents (2025), ranking 303 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vétroz?
Vétroz covers 10.4 km², with a density of 644 people per km².
Is the population of Vétroz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vétroz went from 5,888 to 6,725, a change of +14.2%.
Where is Vétroz?
Vétroz is in Valais. It belongs to District de Conthey (district). Latitude 46.226, longitude 7.271.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Vétroz?
In Vétroz, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 48.5% (2026), ranking 32 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Vétroz?
In Vétroz, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 441 (2026), ranking 111 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vétroz?
In Vétroz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,402 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vétroz?
The nearest to Vétroz are Ardon (3.3 km), Chamoson (5.1 km), Nendaz (5.2 km), Conthey (5.3 km), Savièse (5.5 km).