Oppens: population and statistics
Oppens has a population of 201 (2025) across 3.6 km², or 55.8 people per km². It ranks 2,034 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 201 residents
- 3.6 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 550 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Oppens ranks No. 281 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,268 kWh a year here.
Oppens in numbers
Where is Oppens?
Population of Oppens over time
Oppens had 182 residents in 2015 and 201 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 204 |
| 2021 | 201 |
| 2022 | 203 |
| 2023 | 202 |
| 2024 | 202 |
| 2025 | 201 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 504 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ogens (343 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,072 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oppens
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 | Oppens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Oppens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 91 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,065 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 65.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 3.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Oppens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 16 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,968 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,797 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,904 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 25,423 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Oppens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 27 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,955 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 20 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,924 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Oppens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 245 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,520 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,219 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Oppens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oppens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oppens?
Oppens has 201 residents (2025), ranking 2,034 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oppens?
Oppens covers 3.6 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Oppens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oppens went from 182 to 201, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Oppens?
Oppens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 6.700.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Oppens?
In Oppens, “Dwellings” stands at 91 (2026), ranking 2,065 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Oppens?
In Oppens, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 16 (2026), ranking 1,968 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oppens?
In Oppens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,268 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oppens?
The nearest to Oppens are Ogens (1.3 km), Orzens (1.3 km), Bioley-Magnoux (2.2 km), Rueyres (2.6 km), Pailly (2.8 km).