Etoy: population and statistics
Etoy has a population of 3,008 (2025) across 4.9 km², or 611 people per km². It ranks 729 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,008 residents
- 4.9 km²
- 611 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Etoy ranks No. 65 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Etoy, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,121 in Etoy, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,266 kWh a year here.
Etoy in numbers
Where is Etoy?
Population of Etoy over time
Etoy had 2,939 residents in 2015 and 3,008 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,906 |
| 2021 | 2,917 |
| 2022 | 2,931 |
| 2023 | 2,913 |
| 2024 | 2,962 |
| 2025 | 3,008 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 689 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Buchillon, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Prex (5,923 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Etoy
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 | Etoy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,612 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Etoy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,326 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 860 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,121 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 716 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,050 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Etoy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 64 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,414 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,691 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 180 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 601 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,245 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 154 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 42.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 434 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,006 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 331 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Etoy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 396 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 362 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 436 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 332 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 144.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 48 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,638 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Etoy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,371 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 296 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,121 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 64 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 238 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,398 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Etoy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 323 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Etoy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Etoy?
Etoy has 3,008 residents (2025), ranking 729 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Etoy?
Etoy covers 4.9 km², with a density of 611 people per km².
Is the population of Etoy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Etoy went from 2,939 to 3,008, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Etoy?
Etoy is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.483, longitude 6.417.
District heating: what is the figure for Etoy?
In Etoy, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Etoy?
In Etoy, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,121 (2024), ranking 64 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Etoy?
In Etoy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,266 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Etoy?
The nearest to Etoy are Buchillon (1.9 km), Lavigny (2.0 km), Allaman (2.2 km), Saint-Prex (3.1 km), Lussy-sur-Morges (3.2 km).