Oron: population and statistics
Oron has a population of 6,447 (2025) across 24.6 km², or 262 people per km². It ranks 317 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,447 residents
- 24.6 km²
- 262 people/km²
- 650 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Oron ranks No. 28 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 56.3% in Oron, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,301 kWh a year here.
Oron in numbers
Where is Oron?
Population of Oron over time
Oron had 5,639 residents in 2015 and 6,447 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,054 |
| 2021 | 6,099 |
| 2022 | 6,114 |
| 2023 | 6,173 |
| 2024 | 6,341 |
| 2025 | 6,447 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,448 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Saint-Martin (FR), 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vevey (20,147 residents), 11 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,204 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Oron
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 | Oron | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,478 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Oron | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,968 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 377 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 528 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 543 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,211 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Oron | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 516 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,433 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 865 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,316 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 416 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 133 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,230 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 795 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 70.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 178 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,997 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 657 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Oron | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 494 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 285 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 412 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 359 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 946 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,566 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 36.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 286 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Oron | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,497 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 395 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 387.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 812 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 68.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 703 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 876 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Oron | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 570 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Oron
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oron?
Oron has 6,447 residents (2025), ranking 317 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Oron?
Oron covers 24.6 km², with a density of 262 people per km².
Is the population of Oron growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Oron went from 5,639 to 6,447, a change of +14.3%.
Where is Oron?
Oron is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.567, longitude 6.833.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Oron?
In Oron, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 416 (2026), ranking 133 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Oron?
In Oron, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 56.3% (2026), ranking 1,566 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Oron?
In Oron, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,301 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Oron?
The nearest to Oron are Saint-Martin (FR) (3.2 km), Maracon (3.6 km), Servion (3.8 km), Granges (Veveyse) (5.6 km), Rue (5.7 km).