La Rippe: population and statistics
La Rippe has a population of 1,222 (2025) across 16.6 km², or 73.7 people per km². It ranks 1,312 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,222 residents
- 16.6 km²
- 74 people/km²
- 530 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, La Rippe ranks No. 118 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.7% in La Rippe, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 200.5 in La Rippe, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,295 kWh a year here.
La Rippe in numbers
Where is La Rippe?
Population of La Rippe over time
La Rippe had 1,142 residents in 2015 and 1,222 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,137 |
| 2021 | 1,162 |
| 2022 | 1,200 |
| 2023 | 1,205 |
| 2024 | 1,196 |
| 2025 | 1,222 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,324 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Borex, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Crans (VD) (2,479 residents), 5.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,180 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Rippe
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 | La Rippe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,651 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Rippe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 535 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,458 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 809 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,378 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 794 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Rippe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 749 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,273 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,255 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 64 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,412 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 731.5 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,440 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,544 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,347 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,105 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Rippe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,462 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 97 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,185 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 79.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 459 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,388 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 323 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Rippe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 245 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,520 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 200.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,561 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 64.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 843 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 23.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 927 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Rippe | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 601 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Rippe
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Rippe?
La Rippe has 1,222 residents (2025), ranking 1,312 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Rippe?
La Rippe covers 16.6 km², with a density of 74 people per km².
Is the population of La Rippe growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Rippe went from 1,142 to 1,222, a change of +7.0%.
Where is La Rippe?
La Rippe is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.383, longitude 6.150.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for La Rippe?
In La Rippe, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.7% (2025), ranking 1,651 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for La Rippe?
In La Rippe, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 200.5 (2024), ranking 1,561 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Rippe?
In La Rippe, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,295 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Rippe?
The nearest to La Rippe are Borex (2.2 km), Crassier (2.3 km), Arnex-sur-Nyon (3.2 km), Grens (3.4 km), Signy-Avenex (3.7 km).