Hermenches: population and statistics
Hermenches has a population of 364 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 76.3 people per km². It ranks 1,920 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 364 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 76 people/km²
- 653 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Hermenches ranks No. 246 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,285 kWh a year here.
Hermenches in numbers
Where is Hermenches?
Population of Hermenches over time
Hermenches had 381 residents in 2015 and 364 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 382 |
| 2021 | 368 |
| 2022 | 371 |
| 2023 | 377 |
| 2024 | 373 |
| 2025 | 364 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 668 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Rossenges, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vucherens (638 residents), 3.1 km away.
All indicators for Hermenches
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 | Hermenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Hermenches | 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) | 54.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Hermenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 73.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 41 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,574 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,877 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,000 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Hermenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 24 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,983 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 17 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,965 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 47.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 47.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Hermenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 51 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,023 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 140.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 54.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Hermenches | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hermenches
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hermenches?
Hermenches has 364 residents (2025), ranking 1,920 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hermenches?
Hermenches covers 4.8 km², with a density of 76 people per km².
Is the population of Hermenches growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hermenches went from 381 to 364, a change of −4.5%.
Where is Hermenches?
Hermenches is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 6.767.
Jobs: what is the figure for Hermenches?
In Hermenches, “Jobs” stands at 51 (2024), ranking 2,023 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Hermenches?
In Hermenches, “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 Hermenches?
In Hermenches, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,285 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hermenches?
The nearest to Hermenches are Rossenges (2.2 km), Syens (2.2 km), Ropraz (2.7 km), Vucherens (3.1 km), Vulliens (3.1 km).