Rolle: population and statistics
Rolle has a population of 6,604 (2025) across 2.7 km², or 2,410 people per km². It ranks 311 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,604 residents
- 2.7 km²
- 2,410 people/km²
- 397 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Rolle ranks No. 27 by population.
Oil or gas heating systems: 86.8% in Rolle, compared with an average of 72.6% in Vaud and 61.7% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 41.3% in Rolle, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,297 kWh a year here.
Rolle in numbers
Where is Rolle?
Population of Rolle over time
Rolle had 6,109 residents in 2015 and 6,604 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,260 |
| 2021 | 6,289 |
| 2022 | 6,322 |
| 2023 | 6,446 |
| 2024 | 6,540 |
| 2025 | 6,604 |
Did you know?
- “Oil or gas heating systems”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 384 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mont-sur-Rolle, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gland (14,007 residents), 6.7 km away.
All indicators for Rolle
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 | Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,634 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,146 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 348 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 675 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 35.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 310 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 45.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,701 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 86.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 18 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,557 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,763 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,264 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 136 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 820 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 551.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,628 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 37.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 525 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,634 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,585 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 620 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 220 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 765 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 184 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 115.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 112 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 341 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,400 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,827 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 198 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 730.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 180 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 157 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,469 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rolle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 41.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 60 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rolle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rolle?
Rolle has 6,604 residents (2025), ranking 311 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rolle?
Rolle covers 2.7 km², with a density of 2,410 people per km².
Is the population of Rolle growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rolle went from 6,109 to 6,604, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Rolle?
Rolle is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.458, longitude 6.332.
Oil or gas heating systems: what is the figure for Rolle?
In Rolle, “Oil or gas heating systems” stands at 86.8% (2026), ranking 18 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 53.5%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Rolle?
In Rolle, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 41.3% (2025), ranking 60 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rolle?
In Rolle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,297 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rolle?
The nearest to Rolle are Mont-sur-Rolle (1.0 km), Tartegnin (1.6 km), Gilly (2.6 km), Perroy (2.9 km), Bougy-Villars (3.2 km).