Nyon: population and statistics
Nyon has a population of 23,768 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 3,500 people per km². It ranks 41 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 23,768 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 3,500 people/km²
- 405 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Nyon ranks No. 4 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 88.9% in Nyon, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,279 kWh a year here.
Nyon in numbers
Where is Nyon?
Population of Nyon over time
Nyon had 20,088 residents in 2015 and 23,768 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,718 |
| 2021 | 22,135 |
| 2022 | 22,465 |
| 2023 | 23,016 |
| 2024 | 23,351 |
| 2025 | 23,768 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 951 football pitches.
- Its population density is 15.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Prangins, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Geneva (211,152 residents), 21 km away.
All indicators for Nyon
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 | Nyon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,643 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Nyon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 12,366 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 42 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,547 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 289 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 40.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,745 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Nyon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 88.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 8 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,667 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,691 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,030 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 414 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 135 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 473.1 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,691 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 91.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 102 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,861 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,756 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Nyon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 2,502 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 26 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 2,815 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 22 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 102 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 362 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,447 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Nyon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 17,908 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 43 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 753.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 161 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 127 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,454 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Nyon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 41.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 63 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Nyon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nyon?
Nyon has 23,768 residents (2025), ranking 41 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Nyon?
Nyon covers 6.8 km², with a density of 3,500 people per km².
Is the population of Nyon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Nyon went from 20,088 to 23,768, a change of +18.3%.
Where is Nyon?
Nyon is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.382, longitude 6.239.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Nyon?
In Nyon, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 88.9% (2026), ranking 8 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Nyon?
In Nyon, “Establishments” stands at 2,502 (2024), ranking 26 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Nyon?
In Nyon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,279 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Nyon?
The nearest to Nyon are Prangins (2.2 km), Eysins (3.0 km), Signy-Avenex (3.3 km), Grens (3.9 km), Coinsins (3.9 km).