Perroy: population and statistics
Perroy has a population of 1,572 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 544 people per km². It ranks 1,140 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,572 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 544 people/km²
- 396 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Perroy ranks No. 95 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 81.0% in Perroy, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 96.7 in Perroy, compared with an average of 77.9 in Vaud and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,286 kWh a year here.
Perroy in numbers
Where is Perroy?
Population of Perroy over time
Perroy had 1,465 residents in 2015 and 1,572 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,518 |
| 2021 | 1,515 |
| 2022 | 1,547 |
| 2023 | 1,598 |
| 2024 | 1,584 |
| 2025 | 1,572 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 405 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Féchy, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mont-sur-Rolle (2,757 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,144 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Perroy
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 | Perroy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,536 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Perroy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 790 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,194 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 696 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 776 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,290 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Perroy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 81.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 77 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,352 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,548 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 896 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 77 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,285 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,178 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 860 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,248 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,421 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 892 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Perroy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 118 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,130 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 152 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 915 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 96.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 223 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 770 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,034 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Perroy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 468 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,199 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 297.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,170 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,395 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 547 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Perroy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 274 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Perroy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Perroy?
Perroy has 1,572 residents (2025), ranking 1,140 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Perroy?
Perroy covers 2.9 km², with a density of 544 people per km².
Is the population of Perroy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Perroy went from 1,465 to 1,572, a change of +7.3%.
Where is Perroy?
Perroy is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 6.367.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Perroy?
In Perroy, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 81.0% (2026), ranking 77 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Perroy?
In Perroy, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 96.7 (2026), ranking 223 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Perroy?
In Perroy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,286 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Perroy?
The nearest to Perroy are Féchy (1.9 km), Bougy-Villars (2.2 km), Allaman (2.6 km), Mont-sur-Rolle (2.6 km), Rolle (2.9 km).