Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
9'067 51.3%
Men
8'596 48.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'323 18.8%
Swiss citizens
11'368 63.8%
Foreign residents
6'461 36.2%
0–19 · 3'323 · 18.8%20–64 · 10'425 · 59.0%65+ · 3'915 · 22.2%
Foreign residents 36.2%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 54.5%54.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.7%42.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.0%53.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.0%27.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte30.9% · strongest party
Mitte30.9%
SP21.4%
SVP17.8%
FDP15.5%
GRÜNE12.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 48 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Montana · 3.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 2025794 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesierre.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (7)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Sierre?
- Sierre has 7 postal codes: 1958, 3960, 3965, 3966, 3971, 3976, 3977.
- What is the tax rate in Sierre?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Sierre is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Sierre have?
- Sierre has 17'663 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Sierre in?
- Sierre is located in canton VS.