Rivaz: population and statistics
Rivaz has a population of 330 (2025) across 0.3 km², or 1,064 people per km². It ranks 1,948 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −9.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 330 residents
- 0.3 km²
- 1,064 people/km²
- 433 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Rivaz ranks No. 250 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,296 kWh a year here.
Rivaz in numbers
Where is Rivaz?
Population of Rivaz over time
Rivaz had 363 residents in 2015 and 330 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 337 |
| 2021 | 330 |
| 2022 | 332 |
| 2023 | 326 |
| 2024 | 329 |
| 2025 | 330 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 43 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chexbres (2,270 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rivaz
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 | Rivaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Rivaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 205 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,928 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 90.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 0.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 43.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Rivaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 88.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 4 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 2,074 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 82.5 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,077 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,091 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Rivaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 33 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,875 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 33 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,767 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.0 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 51.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 42.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Rivaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 79 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,951 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 239.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 30.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Rivaz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rivaz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rivaz?
Rivaz has 330 residents (2025), ranking 1,948 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rivaz?
Rivaz covers 0.3 km², with a density of 1,064 people per km².
Is the population of Rivaz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rivaz went from 363 to 330, a change of −9.1%.
Where is Rivaz?
Rivaz is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.476, longitude 6.779.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Rivaz?
In Rivaz, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 4 (2026), ranking 2,074 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Jobs: what is the figure for Rivaz?
In Rivaz, “Jobs” stands at 79 (2024), ranking 1,951 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rivaz?
In Rivaz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,296 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rivaz?
The nearest to Rivaz are Chexbres (0.9 km), Puidoux (1.2 km), Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux) (2.0 km), Chardonne (3.6 km), Corseaux (4.3 km).