Borex: population and statistics
Borex has a population of 1,169 (2025) across 2.0 km², or 587 people per km². It ranks 1,345 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,169 residents
- 2.0 km²
- 587 people/km²
- 466 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Borex ranks No. 124 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 110.4 in Borex, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 80.0% in Borex, compared with an average of 52.6% in Vaud and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,296 kWh a year here.
Borex in numbers
Where is Borex?
Population of Borex over time
Borex had 1,075 residents in 2015 and 1,169 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,153 |
| 2021 | 1,161 |
| 2022 | 1,139 |
| 2023 | 1,134 |
| 2024 | 1,146 |
| 2025 | 1,169 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 279 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Arnex-sur-Nyon, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eysins (1,808 residents), 1.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Borex
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 | Borex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,517 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Borex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 512 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,490 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,424 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 253 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 218 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Borex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,270 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 780 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,543 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 99 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,092 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 986.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,118 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,580 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,272 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,119 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Borex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 67 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,531 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 77 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,336 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 867 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 970 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 490 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Borex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 129 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,793 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 110.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,792 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 422 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,587 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Borex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 495 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Borex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Borex?
Borex has 1,169 residents (2025), ranking 1,345 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Borex?
Borex covers 2.0 km², with a density of 587 people per km².
Is the population of Borex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Borex went from 1,075 to 1,169, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Borex?
Borex is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.379, longitude 6.178.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Borex?
In Borex, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 110.4 (2024), ranking 1,792 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Borex?
In Borex, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 80.0% (2026), ranking 218 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Borex?
In Borex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,296 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Borex?
The nearest to Borex are Arnex-sur-Nyon (1.4 km), Crassier (1.6 km), Eysins (1.8 km), Signy-Avenex (1.9 km), Grens (2.0 km).