Gimel: population and statistics
Gimel has a population of 2,463 (2025) across 18.9 km², or 130 people per km². It ranks 858 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +28.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,463 residents
- 18.9 km²
- 130 people/km²
- 735 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Gimel ranks No. 75 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 47.6% in Gimel, compared with an average of 26.9% in Vaud and 26.1% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 6.9% in Gimel, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,341 kWh a year here.
Gimel in numbers
Where is Gimel?
Population of Gimel over time
Gimel had 1,913 residents in 2015 and 2,463 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,311 |
| 2021 | 2,399 |
| 2022 | 2,418 |
| 2023 | 2,470 |
| 2024 | 2,457 |
| 2025 | 2,463 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,644 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Saint-Oyens, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Aubonne (3,887 residents), 6.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,364 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gimel
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 | Gimel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,480 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gimel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,120 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 966 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 647 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 326 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 991 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gimel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 477 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,513 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,025 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 956 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 172 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 633 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 829.7 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,328 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,090 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,446 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,287 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gimel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 148 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 973 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 124 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,026 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,504 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 49.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,736 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 47.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 33 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gimel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 538 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,134 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 218.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,494 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 709 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,104 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gimel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 387 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gimel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gimel?
Gimel has 2,463 residents (2025), ranking 858 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gimel?
Gimel covers 18.9 km², with a density of 130 people per km².
Is the population of Gimel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gimel went from 1,913 to 2,463, a change of +28.8%.
Where is Gimel?
Gimel is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.510, longitude 6.307.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Gimel?
In Gimel, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 47.6% (2026), ranking 33 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Gimel?
In Gimel, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 6.9% (2026), ranking 1,513 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gimel?
In Gimel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,341 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gimel?
The nearest to Gimel are Saint-Oyens (1.4 km), Essertines-sur-Rolle (1.4 km), Saubraz (2.2 km), Saint-George (3.1 km), Longirod (3.3 km).