Roche (VD): population and statistics
Roche (VD) has a population of 2,039 (2025) across 6.5 km², or 316 people per km². It ranks 964 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +33.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,039 residents
- 6.5 km²
- 316 people/km²
- 376 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Roche (VD) ranks No. 83 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 51.8% in Roche (VD), compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 1.7% in Roche (VD), compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,358 kWh a year here.
Roche (VD) in numbers
Where is Roche (VD)?
Population of Roche (VD) over time
Roche (VD) had 1,529 residents in 2015 and 2,039 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,867 |
| 2021 | 1,873 |
| 2022 | 1,938 |
| 2023 | 1,949 |
| 2024 | 1,994 |
| 2025 | 2,039 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 903 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Chessel, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vouvry (4,936 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,432 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Roche (VD)
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 | Roche (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,760 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Roche (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 907 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,099 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 22.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 962 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 51.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 14 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 921 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Roche (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 52.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 926 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,792 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,428 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 38.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 20 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 82 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,243 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 921.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,214 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,057 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,353 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 906 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Roche (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 112 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,167 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 134 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 983 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 877 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 402 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,447 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Roche (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 613 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,061 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 300.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,160 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 37.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,638 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 59.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 54 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Roche (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 151 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Roche (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Roche (VD)?
Roche (VD) has 2,039 residents (2025), ranking 964 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Roche (VD)?
Roche (VD) covers 6.5 km², with a density of 316 people per km².
Is the population of Roche (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Roche (VD) went from 1,529 to 2,039, a change of +33.4%.
Where is Roche (VD)?
Roche (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.350, longitude 6.917.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Roche (VD)?
In Roche (VD), “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 51.8% (2026), ranking 14 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Roche (VD)?
In Roche (VD), “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 1.7% (2026), ranking 1,792 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Roche (VD)?
In Roche (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,358 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Roche (VD)?
The nearest to Roche (VD) are Chessel (1.6 km), Rennaz (1.9 km), Yvorne (3.2 km), Vouvry (3.2 km), Noville (3.9 km).