Chigny: population and statistics
Chigny has a population of 410 (2025) across 0.9 km², or 461 people per km². It ranks 1,889 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +23.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 410 residents
- 0.9 km²
- 461 people/km²
- 442 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Chigny ranks No. 236 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,287 kWh a year here.
Chigny in numbers
Where is Chigny?
Population of Chigny over time
Chigny had 333 residents in 2015 and 410 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 396 |
| 2021 | 405 |
| 2022 | 419 |
| 2023 | 422 |
| 2024 | 420 |
| 2025 | 410 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 125 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vufflens-le-Château (881 residents), 1.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,148 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Chigny
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 | Chigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Chigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 160 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,988 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 33.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Chigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 38 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,714 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 759.0 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,065 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,561 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Chigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 21 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,013 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 25 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,872 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Chigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 47 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,032 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 114.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 36.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Chigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Chigny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chigny?
Chigny has 410 residents (2025), ranking 1,889 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Chigny?
Chigny covers 0.9 km², with a density of 461 people per km².
Is the population of Chigny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chigny went from 333 to 410, a change of +23.1%.
Where is Chigny?
Chigny is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.520, longitude 6.477.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Chigny?
In Chigny, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 2.7 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,065 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Establishments: what is the figure for Chigny?
In Chigny, “Establishments” stands at 21 (2024), ranking 2,013 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Chigny?
In Chigny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,287 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Chigny?
The nearest to Chigny are Vufflens-le-Château (1.1 km), Vaux-sur-Morges (1.7 km), Morges (2.0 km), Denens (2.1 km), Echichens (2.3 km).