Crassier: population and statistics
Crassier has a population of 1,281 (2025) across 2.0 km², or 631 people per km². It ranks 1,281 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,281 residents
- 2.0 km²
- 631 people/km²
- 472 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Crassier ranks No. 112 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Crassier, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.8% in Crassier, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,296 kWh a year here.
Crassier in numbers
Where is Crassier?
Population of Crassier over time
Crassier had 1,187 residents in 2015 and 1,281 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,172 |
| 2021 | 1,225 |
| 2022 | 1,236 |
| 2023 | 1,277 |
| 2024 | 1,275 |
| 2025 | 1,281 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 284 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.7 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Arnex-sur-Nyon, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Crans (VD) (2,479 residents), 3.2 km away.
All indicators for Crassier
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 | Crassier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,797 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Crassier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 510 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,495 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,310 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 170 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 466 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Crassier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 707 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 777 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,471 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 89 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,178 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 604.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,580 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,609 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,174 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,352 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Crassier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 86 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,359 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 88 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 762 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 667 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,157 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Crassier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 410 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,273 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 320.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,075 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,008 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 421 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Crassier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 512 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Crassier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Crassier?
Crassier has 1,281 residents (2025), ranking 1,281 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Crassier?
Crassier covers 2.0 km², with a density of 631 people per km².
Is the population of Crassier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Crassier went from 1,187 to 1,281, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Crassier?
Crassier is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.367, longitude 6.167.
District heating: what is the figure for Crassier?
In Crassier, “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 Crassier?
In Crassier, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.8% (2025), ranking 1,797 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Crassier?
In Crassier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,296 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Crassier?
The nearest to Crassier are Arnex-sur-Nyon (1.3 km), Borex (1.6 km), Bogis-Bossey (1.9 km), Chavannes-de-Bogis (1.9 km), La Rippe (2.3 km).