Aigle: population and statistics
Aigle has a population of 12,050 (2025) across 16.4 km², or 734 people per km². It ranks 134 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,050 residents
- 16.4 km²
- 734 people/km²
- 408 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Aigle ranks No. 15 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 86.7% in Aigle, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 43.5% in Aigle, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,372 kWh a year here.
Aigle in numbers
Where is Aigle?
Population of Aigle over time
Aigle had 9,942 residents in 2015 and 12,050 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,462 |
| 2021 | 10,776 |
| 2022 | 10,913 |
| 2023 | 11,412 |
| 2024 | 11,752 |
| 2025 | 12,050 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,298 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Yvorne, 2.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Monthey (19,351 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Aigle
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 | Aigle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,468 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aigle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,098 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 143 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,004 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 551 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,451 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aigle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 86.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 21 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,688 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,636 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,232 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 347 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 210 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,943 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 243 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 102.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 77 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,492 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,075 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aigle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 962 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 118 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 846 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 159 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 697 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,002 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aigle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,517 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 146 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 540.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 414 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 506 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,043 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aigle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 43.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 49 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aigle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aigle?
Aigle has 12,050 residents (2025), ranking 134 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aigle?
Aigle covers 16.4 km², with a density of 734 people per km².
Is the population of Aigle growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aigle went from 9,942 to 12,050, a change of +21.2%.
Where is Aigle?
Aigle is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.317, longitude 6.965.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Aigle?
In Aigle, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 86.7% (2026), ranking 21 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Aigle?
In Aigle, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 43.5% (2025), ranking 49 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aigle?
In Aigle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,372 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aigle?
The nearest to Aigle are Yvorne (2.1 km), Ollon (3.1 km), Leysin (3.3 km), Vionnaz (5.0 km), Roche (VD) (5.2 km).