Ormont-Dessous: population and statistics
Ormont-Dessous has a population of 1,261 (2025) across 64.1 km², or 19.7 people per km². It ranks 1,290 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,261 residents
- 64.1 km²
- 20 people/km²
- 1,124 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Ormont-Dessous ranks No. 114 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 0.7% in Ormont-Dessous, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 59.6% in Ormont-Dessous, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 43° generates about 1,250 kWh a year here.
Ormont-Dessous in numbers
Where is Ormont-Dessous?
Population of Ormont-Dessous over time
Ormont-Dessous had 1,119 residents in 2015 and 1,261 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,182 |
| 2021 | 1,159 |
| 2022 | 1,175 |
| 2023 | 1,213 |
| 2024 | 1,242 |
| 2025 | 1,261 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,979 football pitches.
- Its population density is 11.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Leysin (3,704 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Ormont-Dessous
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 | Ormont-Dessous | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 580 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ormont-Dessous | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,679 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 708 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 59.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 39 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,763 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 72 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ormont-Dessous | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 38.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,408 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,806 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 53.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 42 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,187 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 81 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,251 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 561.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,614 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 33.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 610 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,130 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 28 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ormont-Dessous | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 157 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 937 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 102 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,145 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 426 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 54.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,607 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 41.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 135 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ormont-Dessous | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 470 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,196 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 372.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 872 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 547 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,626 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ormont-Dessous | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 790 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ormont-Dessous
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ormont-Dessous?
Ormont-Dessous has 1,261 residents (2025), ranking 1,290 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ormont-Dessous?
Ormont-Dessous covers 64.1 km², with a density of 20 people per km².
Is the population of Ormont-Dessous growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ormont-Dessous went from 1,119 to 1,261, a change of +12.7%.
Where is Ormont-Dessous?
Ormont-Dessous is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.367, longitude 7.050.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Ormont-Dessous?
In Ormont-Dessous, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 0.7% (2026), ranking 1,806 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ormont-Dessous?
In Ormont-Dessous, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 59.6% (2026), ranking 39 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ormont-Dessous?
In Ormont-Dessous, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 43° produces about 1,250 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ormont-Dessous?
The nearest to Ormont-Dessous are Leysin (5.3 km), Corbeyrier (5.4 km), Ormont-Dessus (7.9 km), Yvorne (8.5 km), Aigle (8.6 km).