Gryon: population and statistics
Gryon has a population of 1,535 (2025) across 15.2 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 1,154 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,535 residents
- 15.2 km²
- 101 people/km²
- 1,546 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Gryon ranks No. 97 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 2.7% in Gryon, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 32.4% in Gryon, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,281 kWh a year here.
Gryon in numbers
Where is Gryon?
Population of Gryon over time
Gryon had 1,267 residents in 2015 and 1,535 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,376 |
| 2021 | 1,374 |
| 2022 | 1,387 |
| 2023 | 1,508 |
| 2024 | 1,519 |
| 2025 | 1,535 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,132 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bex (8,933 residents), 7.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,124 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gryon
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 | Gryon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 448 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gryon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,401 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 500 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 939 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,230 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 415 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gryon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 526 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,769 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 610 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,240 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 159 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 687 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 989.7 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 686 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,342 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 103 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gryon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 150 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 964 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 151 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 918 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 211 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 970 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 556 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gryon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 443 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,227 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 288.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,214 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 433 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,052 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gryon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 212 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gryon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gryon?
Gryon has 1,535 residents (2025), ranking 1,154 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gryon?
Gryon covers 15.2 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Gryon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gryon went from 1,267 to 1,535, a change of +21.2%.
Where is Gryon?
Gryon is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.291, longitude 7.098.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Gryon?
In Gryon, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 2.7% (2026), ranking 1,769 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Gryon?
In Gryon, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 32.4% (2025), ranking 212 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gryon?
In Gryon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,281 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gryon?
The nearest to Gryon are Bex (7.7 km), Ormont-Dessus (7.7 km), Ollon (8.0 km), Leysin (8.9 km), Ormont-Dessous (9.2 km).