Ollon: population and statistics
Ollon has a population of 8,297 (2025) across 59.6 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 238 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 8,297 residents
- 59.6 km²
- 139 people/km²
- 467 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Ollon ranks No. 23 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,353 kWh a year here.
Ollon in numbers
Where is Ollon?
Population of Ollon over time
Ollon had 7,426 residents in 2015 and 8,297 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,624 |
| 2021 | 7,894 |
| 2022 | 7,968 |
| 2023 | 8,159 |
| 2024 | 8,221 |
| 2025 | 8,297 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,346 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Aigle, 3.1 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Monthey (19,351 residents), 6.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,412 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ollon
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 | Ollon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,149 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ollon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 7,192 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 109 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 657 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,482 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 810 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ollon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 94 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,672 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,063 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 607 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 51 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,000 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,097 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 100.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 81 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,056 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 510 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ollon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 610 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 224 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 725 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 192 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 87.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 325 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 624 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,344 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ollon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,164 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 316 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 381.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 842 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 84.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 199 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,597 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ollon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 126 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ollon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ollon?
Ollon has 8,297 residents (2025), ranking 238 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ollon?
Ollon covers 59.6 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Ollon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ollon went from 7,426 to 8,297, a change of +11.7%.
Where is Ollon?
Ollon is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.297, longitude 6.993.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Ollon?
In Ollon, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 607 (2026), ranking 51 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Ollon?
In Ollon, “Dwellings” stands at 7,192 (2026), ranking 109 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ollon?
In Ollon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,353 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ollon?
The nearest to Ollon are Aigle (3.1 km), Leysin (4.0 km), Collombey-Muraz (4.8 km), Yvorne (5.2 km), Massongex (5.3 km).