Gilly: population and statistics
Gilly has a population of 1,430 (2025) across 7.8 km², or 184 people per km². It ranks 1,207 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,430 residents
- 7.8 km²
- 184 people/km²
- 439 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Gilly ranks No. 103 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 81.4% in Gilly, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Gilly, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,297 kWh a year here.
Gilly in numbers
Where is Gilly?
Population of Gilly over time
Gilly had 1,134 residents in 2015 and 1,430 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,428 |
| 2021 | 1,435 |
| 2022 | 1,446 |
| 2023 | 1,472 |
| 2024 | 1,441 |
| 2025 | 1,430 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,090 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bursins, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Rolle (6,604 residents), 2.6 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 Gilly
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 | Gilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,687 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 688 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,292 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 510 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 122 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,223 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 81.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 75 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,608 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,551 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 714 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) | 689.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,481 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,347 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,154 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 944 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 96 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,284 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 82 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,289 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,248 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 996 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 29.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 872 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 341 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,361 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 238.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,412 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 628 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,650 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gilly | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 478 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gilly
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gilly?
Gilly has 1,430 residents (2025), ranking 1,207 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gilly?
Gilly covers 7.8 km², with a density of 184 people per km².
Is the population of Gilly growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gilly went from 1,134 to 1,430, a change of +26.1%.
Where is Gilly?
Gilly is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.450, longitude 6.300.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Gilly?
In Gilly, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 81.4% (2026), ranking 75 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gilly?
In Gilly, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,687 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gilly?
In Gilly, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,297 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gilly?
The nearest to Gilly are Bursins (1.3 km), Vinzel (1.8 km), Bursinel (1.9 km), Dully (1.9 km), Tartegnin (2.2 km).