Essertines-sur-Rolle: population and statistics
Essertines-sur-Rolle has a population of 769 (2025) across 6.9 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 1,601 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 769 residents
- 6.9 km²
- 111 people/km²
- 710 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Essertines-sur-Rolle ranks No. 164 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Essertines-sur-Rolle, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 43.1% in Essertines-sur-Rolle, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,298 kWh a year here.
Essertines-sur-Rolle in numbers
Where is Essertines-sur-Rolle?
Population of Essertines-sur-Rolle over time
Essertines-sur-Rolle had 696 residents in 2015 and 769 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 741 |
| 2021 | 754 |
| 2022 | 743 |
| 2023 | 761 |
| 2024 | 785 |
| 2025 | 769 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 969 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Saint-Oyens, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gimel (2,463 residents), 1.4 km away.
All indicators for Essertines-sur-Rolle
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 | Essertines-sur-Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,579 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 346 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,709 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 53.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 84 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,157 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,149 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 48.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,082 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 957 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 900 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 59 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,475 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 847.7 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,307 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,635 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,391 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 599 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 50 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,694 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 51 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 850 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 43.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,789 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 49.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 23 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 110 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,847 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,748 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,115 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,479 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Essertines-sur-Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 513 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Essertines-sur-Rolle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Essertines-sur-Rolle?
Essertines-sur-Rolle has 769 residents (2025), ranking 1,601 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Essertines-sur-Rolle?
Essertines-sur-Rolle covers 6.9 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Essertines-sur-Rolle growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Essertines-sur-Rolle went from 696 to 769, a change of +10.5%.
Where is Essertines-sur-Rolle?
Essertines-sur-Rolle is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.500, longitude 6.317.
District heating: what is the figure for Essertines-sur-Rolle?
In Essertines-sur-Rolle, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Essertines-sur-Rolle?
In Essertines-sur-Rolle, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 43.1% (2026), ranking 1,789 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Essertines-sur-Rolle?
In Essertines-sur-Rolle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,298 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Essertines-sur-Rolle?
The nearest to Essertines-sur-Rolle are Saint-Oyens (0.0 km), Gimel (1.4 km), Saubraz (2.2 km), Bougy-Villars (3.2 km), Tartegnin (3.7 km).