Arnex-sur-Orbe: population and statistics
Arnex-sur-Orbe has a population of 698 (2025) across 7.6 km², or 91.6 people per km². It ranks 1,657 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 698 residents
- 7.6 km²
- 92 people/km²
- 563 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Arnex-sur-Orbe ranks No. 172 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 70.4% in Arnex-sur-Orbe, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 33.0% in Arnex-sur-Orbe, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,270 kWh a year here.
Arnex-sur-Orbe in numbers
Where is Arnex-sur-Orbe?
Population of Arnex-sur-Orbe over time
Arnex-sur-Orbe had 621 residents in 2015 and 698 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 637 |
| 2021 | 665 |
| 2022 | 691 |
| 2023 | 663 |
| 2024 | 694 |
| 2025 | 698 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,067 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bofflens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Orbe (8,005 residents), 3.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,080 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Arnex-sur-Orbe
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 | Arnex-sur-Orbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,413 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arnex-sur-Orbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 324 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,738 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 70.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 7 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,785 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,450 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arnex-sur-Orbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 320 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,159 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 926.0 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,709 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,189 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 629 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arnex-sur-Orbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 60 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,604 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 47 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,623 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 817 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 476 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arnex-sur-Orbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 191 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,639 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 273.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,276 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,717 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 494 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Arnex-sur-Orbe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,201 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Arnex-sur-Orbe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arnex-sur-Orbe?
Arnex-sur-Orbe has 698 residents (2025), ranking 1,657 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Arnex-sur-Orbe?
Arnex-sur-Orbe covers 7.6 km², with a density of 92 people per km².
Is the population of Arnex-sur-Orbe growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Arnex-sur-Orbe went from 621 to 698, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Arnex-sur-Orbe?
Arnex-sur-Orbe is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.700, longitude 6.517.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Arnex-sur-Orbe?
In Arnex-sur-Orbe, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 70.4% (2026), ranking 7 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Arnex-sur-Orbe?
In Arnex-sur-Orbe, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 33.0% (2024), ranking 1,717 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arnex-sur-Orbe?
In Arnex-sur-Orbe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,270 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arnex-sur-Orbe?
The nearest to Arnex-sur-Orbe are Bofflens (1.3 km), Agiez (2.2 km), Orbe (3.0 km), Croy (3.2 km), Orny (3.6 km).