Rossinière: population and statistics
Rossinière has a population of 506 (2025) across 23.4 km², or 21.7 people per km². It ranks 1,804 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −10.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 506 residents
- 23.4 km²
- 22 people/km²
- 904 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Rossinière ranks No. 210 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 35.4% in Rossinière, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 66.8% in Rossinière, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,231 kWh a year here.
Rossinière in numbers
Where is Rossinière?
Population of Rossinière over time
Rossinière had 568 residents in 2015 and 506 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 534 |
| 2021 | 532 |
| 2022 | 532 |
| 2023 | 528 |
| 2024 | 499 |
| 2025 | 506 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,272 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Château-d'Oex (3,681 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,924 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rossinière
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 | Rossinière | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 546 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rossinière | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 352 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,698 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 66.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 13 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,776 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 407 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rossinière | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,682 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 37.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 152 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.3% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 734 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 45 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,625 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,233 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 31 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,545 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,138 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 84 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rossinière | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 55 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,652 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 48 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,606 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 232 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 35.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,804 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 54.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 6 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rossinière | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 148 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,751 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 292.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,197 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 31.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,744 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 43.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 213 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rossinière | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,287 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rossinière
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rossinière?
Rossinière has 506 residents (2025), ranking 1,804 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rossinière?
Rossinière covers 23.4 km², with a density of 22 people per km².
Is the population of Rossinière growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rossinière went from 568 to 506, a change of −10.9%.
Where is Rossinière?
Rossinière is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 7.083.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Rossinière?
In Rossinière, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 35.4% (2026), ranking 1,804 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Rossinière?
In Rossinière, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 66.8% (2026), ranking 13 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rossinière?
In Rossinière, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,231 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rossinière?
The nearest to Rossinière are Château-d'Oex (2.6 km), Haut-Intyamon (6.0 km), Grandvillard (7.4 km), Rougemont (10 km), Bas-Intyamon (11 km).