Bassins: population and statistics
Bassins has a population of 1,462 (2025) across 20.8 km², or 70.3 people per km². It ranks 1,191 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,462 residents
- 20.8 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 759 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bassins ranks No. 100 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.3% in Bassins, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
District heating: 18.0% in Bassins, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,328 kWh a year here.
Bassins in numbers
Where is Bassins?
Population of Bassins over time
Bassins had 1,323 residents in 2015 and 1,462 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,464 |
| 2021 | 1,477 |
| 2022 | 1,486 |
| 2023 | 1,485 |
| 2024 | 1,483 |
| 2025 | 1,462 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,913 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Le Vaud, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arzier-Le Muids (2,996 residents), 2.0 km away.
All indicators for Bassins
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 | Bassins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,784 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bassins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 675 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,307 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 704 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 409 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 159 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bassins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 46.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,152 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,450 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 996 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 18.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 95 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 135 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 996.2 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,102 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,342 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,988 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 977 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bassins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,325 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 91 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,012 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 53.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,642 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 145 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bassins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 253 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,505 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 173.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,652 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 996 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,272 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bassins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 545 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bassins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bassins?
Bassins has 1,462 residents (2025), ranking 1,191 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bassins?
Bassins covers 20.8 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Bassins growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bassins went from 1,323 to 1,462, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Bassins?
Bassins is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 6.233.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bassins?
In Bassins, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.3% (2025), ranking 1,784 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
District heating: what is the figure for Bassins?
In Bassins, “District heating” stands at 18.0% (2026), ranking 95 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bassins?
In Bassins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,328 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bassins?
The nearest to Bassins are Le Vaud (1.2 km), Burtigny (1.3 km), Arzier-Le Muids (2.0 km), Marchissy (2.6 km), Luins (3.2 km).