Grens: population and statistics
Grens has a population of 411 (2025) across 2.5 km², or 162 people per km². It ranks 1,888 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 411 residents
- 2.5 km²
- 162 people/km²
- 495 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Grens ranks No. 235 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,296 kWh a year here.
Grens in numbers
Where is Grens?
Population of Grens over time
Grens had 387 residents in 2015 and 411 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 406 |
| 2021 | 400 |
| 2022 | 399 |
| 2023 | 395 |
| 2024 | 391 |
| 2025 | 411 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 356 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Signy-Avenex, 0.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eysins (1,808 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Grens
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 | Grens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Grens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 167 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,976 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Grens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,000 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,000 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,465 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Grens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 43 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,770 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Grens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 363 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,333 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 883.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 13.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 76.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Grens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grens?
Grens has 411 residents (2025), ranking 1,888 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grens?
Grens covers 2.5 km², with a density of 162 people per km².
Is the population of Grens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grens went from 387 to 411, a change of +6.2%.
Where is Grens?
Grens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.394, longitude 6.191.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Grens?
In Grens, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.9 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,000 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Grens?
In Grens, “Dwellings” stands at 167 (2026), ranking 1,976 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grens?
In Grens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,296 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grens?
The nearest to Grens are Signy-Avenex (0.6 km), Eysins (1.3 km), Borex (2.0 km), Gingins (2.6 km), Trélex (2.6 km).