Romainmôtier-Envy: population and statistics
Romainmôtier-Envy has a population of 579 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 83.0 people per km². It ranks 1,740 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 579 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 83 people/km²
- 738 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Romainmôtier-Envy ranks No. 191 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Romainmôtier-Envy, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 66.0% in Romainmôtier-Envy, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,284 kWh a year here.
Romainmôtier-Envy in numbers
Where is Romainmôtier-Envy?
Population of Romainmôtier-Envy over time
Romainmôtier-Envy had 529 residents in 2015 and 579 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 526 |
| 2021 | 551 |
| 2022 | 559 |
| 2023 | 574 |
| 2024 | 560 |
| 2025 | 579 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 978 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Croy, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ballaigues (1,231 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Romainmôtier-Envy
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 | Romainmôtier-Envy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,099 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Romainmôtier-Envy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 309 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,762 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 66.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 18 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 10.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,678 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,144 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Romainmôtier-Envy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 417 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,653 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 933 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 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) | 1,708 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 371 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,857 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,017 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 783 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Romainmôtier-Envy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 70 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,497 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 49 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,596 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 361 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 42.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,791 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 46.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 39 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Romainmôtier-Envy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 201 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,613 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 347.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 963 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 50.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,342 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 227 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Romainmôtier-Envy | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,048 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Romainmôtier-Envy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Romainmôtier-Envy?
Romainmôtier-Envy has 579 residents (2025), ranking 1,740 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Romainmôtier-Envy?
Romainmôtier-Envy covers 7.0 km², with a density of 83 people per km².
Is the population of Romainmôtier-Envy growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Romainmôtier-Envy went from 529 to 579, a change of +9.5%.
Where is Romainmôtier-Envy?
Romainmôtier-Envy is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.700, longitude 6.467.
District heating: what is the figure for Romainmôtier-Envy?
In Romainmôtier-Envy, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Romainmôtier-Envy?
In Romainmôtier-Envy, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 66.0% (2026), ranking 18 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Romainmôtier-Envy?
In Romainmôtier-Envy, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,284 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Romainmôtier-Envy?
The nearest to Romainmôtier-Envy are Croy (1.0 km), Premier (1.7 km), Bretonnières (1.9 km), Juriens (2.2 km), Bofflens (2.5 km).