Marchissy: population and statistics
Marchissy has a population of 492 (2025) across 12.0 km², or 41.1 people per km². It ranks 1,820 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 492 residents
- 12.0 km²
- 41 people/km²
- 809 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Marchissy ranks No. 216 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,317 kWh a year here.
Marchissy in numbers
Where is Marchissy?
Population of Marchissy over time
Marchissy had 454 residents in 2015 and 492 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 483 |
| 2021 | 487 |
| 2022 | 499 |
| 2023 | 510 |
| 2024 | 508 |
| 2025 | 492 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,678 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Le Vaud (1,372 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,268 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Marchissy
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 | Marchissy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Marchissy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 236 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,877 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 43.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Marchissy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 37 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,729 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 990.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,897 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,671 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Marchissy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 34 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,863 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 38.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 54.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Marchissy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 86 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,926 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 174.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Marchissy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Marchissy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marchissy?
Marchissy has 492 residents (2025), ranking 1,820 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Marchissy?
Marchissy covers 12.0 km², with a density of 41 people per km².
Is the population of Marchissy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Marchissy went from 454 to 492, a change of +8.4%.
Where is Marchissy?
Marchissy is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.488, longitude 6.247.
Jobs: what is the figure for Marchissy?
In Marchissy, “Jobs” stands at 86 (2024), ranking 1,926 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Marchissy?
In Marchissy, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 5.2 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,897 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Marchissy?
In Marchissy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,317 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Marchissy?
The nearest to Marchissy are Le Vaud (1.5 km), Longirod (2.0 km), Burtigny (2.4 km), Bassins (2.6 km), Saint-George (3.5 km).