Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'215 50.9%
Men
2'135 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
864 19.9%
Swiss citizens
3'831 86.1%
Foreign residents
620 13.9%
0–19 · 864 · 19.9%20–64 · 2'427 · 55.8%65+ · 1'059 · 24.3%
Foreign residents 13.9%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.7%53.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.0%36.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.8%54.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.8%28.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte30.3% · strongest party
Mitte30.3%
SP24.0%
SVP18.0%
GRÜNE15.4%
FDP10.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier130%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
130%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 104 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Montana · 4.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 2025794 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteayent.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Ayent?
- Ayent has 4 postal codes: 1958, 1966, 1972, 1974.
- What is the tax rate in Ayent?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Ayent is 130% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Ayent have?
- Ayent has 4'350 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Ayent in?
- Ayent is located in canton VS.