Gollion: population and statistics
Gollion has a population of 1,093 (2025) across 5.4 km², or 201 people per km². It ranks 1,403 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,093 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 201 people/km²
- 494 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Gollion ranks No. 134 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 43.5% in Gollion, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.3% in Gollion, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,313 kWh a year here.
Gollion in numbers
Where is Gollion?
Population of Gollion over time
Gollion had 866 residents in 2015 and 1,093 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 997 |
| 2021 | 1,016 |
| 2022 | 1,030 |
| 2023 | 1,073 |
| 2024 | 1,066 |
| 2025 | 1,093 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 762 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vufflens-la-Ville, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Penthaz (1,911 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,252 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gollion
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 | Gollion | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,693 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gollion | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 512 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,490 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 37.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 341 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 43.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 84 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,644 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gollion | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 747 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,438 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,321 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 8.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 272 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 53 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,529 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 769.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,397 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,533 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,442 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 888 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gollion | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 84 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,376 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 73 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,366 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 832 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,442 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 359 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gollion | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 341 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,361 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 312.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,107 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 817 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 938 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gollion | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,002 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gollion
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gollion?
Gollion has 1,093 residents (2025), ranking 1,403 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gollion?
Gollion covers 5.4 km², with a density of 201 people per km².
Is the population of Gollion growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gollion went from 866 to 1,093, a change of +26.2%.
Where is Gollion?
Gollion is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.583, longitude 6.517.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Gollion?
In Gollion, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 43.5% (2026), ranking 84 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Gollion?
In Gollion, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.3% (2025), ranking 1,693 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gollion?
In Gollion, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,313 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gollion?
The nearest to Gollion are Vufflens-la-Ville (1.3 km), Aclens (1.9 km), Penthaz (2.2 km), Vullierens (3.0 km), Senarclens (3.2 km).