Ropraz: population and statistics
Ropraz has a population of 536 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 111 people per km². It ranks 1,773 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +31.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 536 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 111 people/km²
- 748 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Ropraz ranks No. 200 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 5.0% in Ropraz, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 46.2% in Ropraz, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,309 kWh a year here.
Ropraz in numbers
Where is Ropraz?
Population of Ropraz over time
Ropraz had 407 residents in 2015 and 536 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 529 |
| 2021 | 530 |
| 2022 | 527 |
| 2023 | 532 |
| 2024 | 530 |
| 2025 | 536 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 675 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Corcelles-le-Jorat, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Jorat-Mézières (3,210 residents), 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Ropraz
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 | Ropraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,623 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ropraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 251 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,854 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 166 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 680 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,531 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ropraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 544 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) | 18.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 620 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,020 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 39 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,700 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,740 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 353 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,683 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,373 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 224 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ropraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 62 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,581 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 56 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,525 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 169 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,532 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ropraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 203 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,606 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 378.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 847 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 430 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,583 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ropraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 657 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ropraz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ropraz?
Ropraz has 536 residents (2025), ranking 1,773 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ropraz?
Ropraz covers 4.8 km², with a density of 111 people per km².
Is the population of Ropraz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ropraz went from 407 to 536, a change of +31.7%.
Where is Ropraz?
Ropraz is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.611, longitude 6.754.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Ropraz?
In Ropraz, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 5.0% (2026), ranking 1,653 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ropraz?
In Ropraz, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 46.2% (2026), ranking 166 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ropraz?
In Ropraz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,309 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ropraz?
The nearest to Ropraz are Corcelles-le-Jorat (1.3 km), Jorat-Mézières (2.1 km), Hermenches (2.7 km), Montpreveyres (3.4 km), Vucherens (3.6 km).