Bretigny-sur-Morrens: population and statistics
Bretigny-sur-Morrens has a population of 893 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 310 people per km². It ranks 1,532 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 893 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 310 people/km²
- 689 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bretigny-sur-Morrens ranks No. 154 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Bretigny-sur-Morrens, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.3% in Bretigny-sur-Morrens, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,300 kWh a year here.
Bretigny-sur-Morrens in numbers
Where is Bretigny-sur-Morrens?
Population of Bretigny-sur-Morrens over time
Bretigny-sur-Morrens had 797 residents in 2015 and 893 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 859 |
| 2021 | 882 |
| 2022 | 877 |
| 2023 | 894 |
| 2024 | 899 |
| 2025 | 893 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 403 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Etagnières, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Assens (1,749 residents), 2.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,200 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bretigny-sur-Morrens
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 | Bretigny-sur-Morrens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,747 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bretigny-sur-Morrens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 394 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,646 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 853 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 438 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,421 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bretigny-sur-Morrens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 251 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,542 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,463 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 46 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,609 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 427.4 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,717 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,751 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,951 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,179 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bretigny-sur-Morrens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 71 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,484 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 83 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,282 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 258 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 446 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bretigny-sur-Morrens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 292 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,433 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 327.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,043 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 41.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,572 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 55.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 82 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bretigny-sur-Morrens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 843 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bretigny-sur-Morrens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bretigny-sur-Morrens?
Bretigny-sur-Morrens has 893 residents (2025), ranking 1,532 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bretigny-sur-Morrens?
Bretigny-sur-Morrens covers 2.9 km², with a density of 310 people per km².
Is the population of Bretigny-sur-Morrens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bretigny-sur-Morrens went from 797 to 893, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Bretigny-sur-Morrens?
Bretigny-sur-Morrens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.600, longitude 6.633.
District heating: what is the figure for Bretigny-sur-Morrens?
In Bretigny-sur-Morrens, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bretigny-sur-Morrens?
In Bretigny-sur-Morrens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.3% (2025), ranking 1,747 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bretigny-sur-Morrens?
In Bretigny-sur-Morrens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,300 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bretigny-sur-Morrens?
The nearest to Bretigny-sur-Morrens are Etagnières (1.3 km), Morrens (VD) (1.9 km), Assens (2.0 km), Cugy (VD) (2.2 km), Bottens (3.1 km).