Vouvry: population and statistics
Vouvry has a population of 4,936 (2025) across 33.5 km², or 147 people per km². It ranks 443 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +24.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,936 residents
- 33.5 km²
- 147 people/km²
- 461 m
Key points
Among the 122 municipalities in Valais, Vouvry ranks No. 19 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 33.1% in Vouvry, compared with an average of 26.5% in Valais and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 39.0% in Vouvry, compared with an average of 28.0% in Valais and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 35° generates about 1,121 kWh a year here.
Vouvry in numbers
Where is Vouvry?
Population of Vouvry over time
Vouvry had 3,968 residents in 2015 and 4,936 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,243 |
| 2021 | 4,379 |
| 2022 | 4,473 |
| 2023 | 4,621 |
| 2024 | 4,803 |
| 2025 | 4,936 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,692 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Chessel, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aigle (12,050 residents), 6.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,484 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vouvry
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 | Vouvry | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 21.2% | 20.7% | ranked 1,460 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vouvry | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,434 | 284,329 | 4,927,050 | ranked 489 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.0% | 15.6% | 23.3% | ranked 1,412 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.0% | 28.0% | 25.3% | ranked 188 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.4% | 63.4% | 69.5% | ranked 652 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vouvry | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.0% | 49.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,176 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 13.7% | ranked 1,026 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.3% | 13.0% | 12.4% | ranked 803 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | ranked 744 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 227 | 18,204 | 329,600 | ranked 435 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 695.0 kW | 1,004 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,477 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.0 GWh/year | 3,880 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 466 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,098 kWh/inh. | 10,316 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,158 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vouvry | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 300 | 32,476 | 728,011 | ranked 510 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 397 | 35,035 | 762,757 | ranked 376 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.4 | 93.1 | 64.9 | ranked 436 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 72.6% | 65.7% | ranked 684 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.4% | 20.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,392 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vouvry | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,771 | 202,116 | 5,679,518 | ranked 527 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 358.8 | 537.6 | 362.9 | ranked 920 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.6% | 71.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,247 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.3% | 21.0% | 24.2% | ranked 226 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vouvry | Valais | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 33.1% | 26.5% | 18.9% | ranked 186 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vouvry
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vouvry?
Vouvry has 4,936 residents (2025), ranking 443 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vouvry?
Vouvry covers 33.5 km², with a density of 147 people per km².
Is the population of Vouvry growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vouvry went from 3,968 to 4,936, a change of +24.4%.
Where is Vouvry?
Vouvry is in Valais. It belongs to District de Monthey (district). Latitude 46.333, longitude 6.883.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Vouvry?
In Vouvry, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 33.1% (2025), ranking 186 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Vouvry?
In Vouvry, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 39.0% (2026), ranking 188 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vouvry?
In Vouvry, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 35° produces about 1,121 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vouvry?
The nearest to Vouvry are Chessel (2.0 km), Vionnaz (2.3 km), Roche (VD) (3.2 km), Port-Valais (3.9 km), Rennaz (4.5 km).