Ogens: population and statistics
Ogens has a population of 343 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 101 people per km². It ranks 1,937 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +21.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 343 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 101 people/km²
- 598 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Ogens ranks No. 249 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Ogens in numbers
Where is Ogens?
Population of Ogens over time
Ogens had 283 residents in 2015 and 343 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 301 |
| 2021 | 320 |
| 2022 | 324 |
| 2023 | 332 |
| 2024 | 341 |
| 2025 | 343 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 476 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oppens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bercher (1,354 residents), 2.9 km away.
All indicators for Ogens
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 | Ogens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Ogens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 141 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,003 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 68.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ogens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 30 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,827 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,098 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,942 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 13,936 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Ogens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 32 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,890 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 33 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,767 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Ogens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 95 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,887 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 277.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 33.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 47.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Ogens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ogens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ogens?
Ogens has 343 residents (2025), ranking 1,937 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ogens?
Ogens covers 3.4 km², with a density of 101 people per km².
Is the population of Ogens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ogens went from 283 to 343, a change of +21.2%.
Where is Ogens?
Ogens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 6.717.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Ogens?
In Ogens, “Dwellings” stands at 141 (2026), ranking 2,003 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Ogens?
In Ogens, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 4.8 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,942 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ogens?
In Ogens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ogens?
The nearest to Ogens are Oppens (1.3 km), Bioley-Magnoux (1.9 km), Orzens (2.5 km), Bercher (2.9 km), Rueyres (3.1 km).