Rennaz: population and statistics
Rennaz has a population of 935 (2025) across 2.2 km², or 427 people per km². It ranks 1,495 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 935 residents
- 2.2 km²
- 427 people/km²
- 378 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Rennaz ranks No. 147 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,620 in Rennaz, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
Wood heating systems: 0.9% in Rennaz, compared with an average of 5.6% in Vaud and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,315 kWh a year here.
Rennaz in numbers
Where is Rennaz?
Population of Rennaz over time
Rennaz had 839 residents in 2015 and 935 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 892 |
| 2021 | 883 |
| 2022 | 925 |
| 2023 | 931 |
| 2024 | 949 |
| 2025 | 935 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 307 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Roche (VD) (2,039 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,260 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rennaz
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 | Rennaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,385 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rennaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 499 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,517 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,351 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 48.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 36 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 52.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,598 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rennaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 85.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 34 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,420 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,785 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 826 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,691 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 79 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,141 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,310 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 119 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rennaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 88 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,244 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 241 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 327 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,669 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rennaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,385 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 294 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3,620 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 2 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 95.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 14 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,747 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rennaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 33.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 172 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rennaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rennaz?
Rennaz has 935 residents (2025), ranking 1,495 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rennaz?
Rennaz covers 2.2 km², with a density of 427 people per km².
Is the population of Rennaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rennaz went from 839 to 935, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Rennaz?
Rennaz is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.367, longitude 6.917.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Rennaz?
In Rennaz, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,620 (2024), ranking 2 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Rennaz?
In Rennaz, “Wood heating systems” stands at 0.9% (2026), ranking 1,785 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rennaz?
In Rennaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,315 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rennaz?
The nearest to Rennaz are Roche (VD) (1.9 km), Noville (2.3 km), Chessel (2.5 km), Villeneuve (VD) (3.4 km), Port-Valais (3.8 km).