Orzens: population and statistics
Orzens has a population of 217 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 51.7 people per km². It ranks 2,025 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 217 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 52 people/km²
- 618 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Orzens ranks No. 278 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Orzens in numbers
Where is Orzens?
Population of Orzens over time
Orzens had 212 residents in 2015 and 217 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 201 |
| 2021 | 201 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2023 | 214 |
| 2024 | 214 |
| 2025 | 217 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 588 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oppens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pailly (575 residents), 2.0 km away.
All indicators for Orzens
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 | Orzens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Orzens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 107 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,048 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 69.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 7.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Orzens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 12.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 19 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,945 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,817 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,973 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,908 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Orzens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 25 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,971 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 17 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,965 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 78.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Orzens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 68 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,978 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 313.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Orzens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 11.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Orzens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Orzens?
Orzens has 217 residents (2025), ranking 2,025 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Orzens?
Orzens covers 4.2 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Orzens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Orzens went from 212 to 217, a change of +2.4%.
Where is Orzens?
Orzens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.717, longitude 6.683.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Orzens?
In Orzens, “Dwellings” stands at 107 (2026), ranking 2,048 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Orzens?
In Orzens, “Establishments” stands at 25 (2024), ranking 1,971 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Orzens?
In Orzens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Orzens?
The nearest to Orzens are Oppens (1.3 km), Pailly (2.0 km), Ursins (2.2 km), Ogens (2.5 km), Rueyres (2.7 km).