Vex: population and statistics
Vex has a population of 1,970 (2025) across 13.1 km², or 151 people per km². It ranks 976 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,970 residents
- 13.1 km²
- 151 people/km²
- 949 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Vex ranks No. 46 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 22.6% in Vex, compared with an average of 49.8% in Valais and 61.7% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 85.3% in Vex, compared with an average of 71.1% in Valais and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,396 kWh a year here.
Vex in numbers
Where is Vex?
Population of Vex over time
Vex had 1,801 residents in 2015 and 1,970 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,792 |
| 2021 | 1,854 |
| 2022 | 1,854 |
| 2023 | 1,929 |
| 2024 | 1,980 |
| 2025 | 1,970 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,828 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Mont-Noble, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sion (37,844 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,584 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vex
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 | Vex | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.2% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 484 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vex | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,839 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 401 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.0% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,458 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.5% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,616 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.8% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 354 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vex | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 22.6% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,727 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.2% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,033 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.7% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 1,079 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 1,159 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 124 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 630.9 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,555 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.0 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 705 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,721 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 262 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vex | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 159 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 925 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 147 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 933 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 74.6 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 578 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.4% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 419 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.4% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,447 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vex | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 726 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 986 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 368.5 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 882 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 85.3% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 178 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.1% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 1,598 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vex | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.2% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,106 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vex?
Vex has 1,970 residents (2025), ranking 976 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vex?
Vex covers 13.1 km², with a density of 151 people per km².
Is the population of Vex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vex went from 1,801 to 1,970, a change of +9.4%.
Where is Vex?
Vex is in Valais. It belongs to District d'Hérens (district). Latitude 46.217, longitude 7.400.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Vex?
In Vex, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 22.6% (2026), ranking 1,727 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Vex?
In Vex, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 85.3% (2024), ranking 178 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vex?
In Vex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,396 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vex?
The nearest to Vex are Mont-Noble (2.7 km), Sion (3.0 km), Hérémence (3.7 km), Saint-Léonard (4.9 km), Veysonnaz (5.2 km).