Burtigny: population and statistics
Burtigny has a population of 406 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 71.4 people per km². It ranks 1,894 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 406 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 71 people/km²
- 693 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Burtigny ranks No. 239 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,297 kWh a year here.
Burtigny in numbers
Where is Burtigny?
Population of Burtigny over time
Burtigny had 350 residents in 2015 and 406 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 403 |
| 2021 | 415 |
| 2022 | 414 |
| 2023 | 407 |
| 2024 | 401 |
| 2025 | 406 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 797 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bassins (1,462 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,188 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Burtigny
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 | Burtigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Burtigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 194 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,942 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 58.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Burtigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 24.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 24 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,946 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,874 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,498 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Burtigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 44 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,756 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 35 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,743 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 86.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Burtigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 105 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,864 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 258.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 61.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 15.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Burtigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Burtigny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burtigny?
Burtigny has 406 residents (2025), ranking 1,894 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Burtigny?
Burtigny covers 5.7 km², with a density of 71 people per km².
Is the population of Burtigny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Burtigny went from 350 to 406, a change of +16.0%.
Where is Burtigny?
Burtigny is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 6.250.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Burtigny?
In Burtigny, “Dwellings” stands at 194 (2026), ranking 1,942 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Burtigny?
In Burtigny, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 24 (2026), ranking 1,891 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Burtigny?
In Burtigny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,297 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Burtigny?
The nearest to Burtigny are Bassins (1.3 km), Le Vaud (1.7 km), Luins (2.3 km), Marchissy (2.4 km), Vinzel (2.7 km).