Romanel-sur-Morges: population and statistics
Romanel-sur-Morges has a population of 463 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 265 people per km². It ranks 1,842 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 463 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 265 people/km²
- 470 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Romanel-sur-Morges ranks No. 221 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,256 kWh a year here.
Romanel-sur-Morges in numbers
Where is Romanel-sur-Morges?
Population of Romanel-sur-Morges over time
Romanel-sur-Morges had 458 residents in 2015 and 463 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 467 |
| 2021 | 464 |
| 2022 | 460 |
| 2023 | 462 |
| 2024 | 454 |
| 2025 | 463 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 245 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bremblens, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lonay (2,707 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,024 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Romanel-sur-Morges
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 | Romanel-sur-Morges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Romanel-sur-Morges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 220 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,901 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Romanel-sur-Morges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,432 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,656 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 18,380 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Romanel-sur-Morges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 95 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,293 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 155 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 899 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 334.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Romanel-sur-Morges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 486 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,180 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,050 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 43.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 53.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Romanel-sur-Morges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Romanel-sur-Morges
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Romanel-sur-Morges?
Romanel-sur-Morges has 463 residents (2025), ranking 1,842 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Romanel-sur-Morges?
Romanel-sur-Morges covers 1.8 km², with a density of 265 people per km².
Is the population of Romanel-sur-Morges growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Romanel-sur-Morges went from 458 to 463, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Romanel-sur-Morges?
Romanel-sur-Morges is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.550, longitude 6.517.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Romanel-sur-Morges?
In Romanel-sur-Morges, “Dwellings” stands at 220 (2026), ranking 1,901 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Romanel-sur-Morges?
In Romanel-sur-Morges, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 8.5 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,656 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Romanel-sur-Morges?
In Romanel-sur-Morges, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,256 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Romanel-sur-Morges?
The nearest to Romanel-sur-Morges are Bremblens (0.0 km), Lonay (1.9 km), Aclens (1.9 km), Echichens (2.2 km), Bussigny (2.5 km).