Orny: population and statistics
Orny has a population of 525 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 94.6 people per km². It ranks 1,784 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +40.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 525 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 95 people/km²
- 466 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Orny ranks No. 204 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.6% in Orny, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 7.8% in Orny, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Orny in numbers
Where is Orny?
Population of Orny over time
Orny had 375 residents in 2015 and 525 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 462 |
| 2021 | 480 |
| 2022 | 486 |
| 2023 | 500 |
| 2024 | 497 |
| 2025 | 525 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 777 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pompaples (916 residents), 0.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Orny
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 | Orny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,799 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Orny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 211 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,916 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 294 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 574 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 865 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Orny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 855 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 812 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 750 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 411 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 47 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,594 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,423 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 615 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,844 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,371 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 604 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Orny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 31 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,906 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 31 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,787 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,168 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,490 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 626 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Orny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 116 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,828 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 221.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,482 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 924 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,657 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Orny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 955 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Orny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orny?
Orny has 525 residents (2025), ranking 1,784 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Orny?
Orny covers 5.5 km², with a density of 95 people per km².
Is the population of Orny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Orny went from 375 to 525, a change of +40.0%.
Where is Orny?
Orny is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.668, longitude 6.527.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Orny?
In Orny, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.6% (2025), ranking 1,799 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Orny?
In Orny, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 7.8% (2024), ranking 1,657 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Orny?
In Orny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Orny?
The nearest to Orny are Pompaples (0.8 km), La Sarraz (1.8 km), Eclépens (2.1 km), Ferreyres (3.3 km), Bavois (3.5 km).