Rovray: population and statistics
Rovray has a population of 195 (2025) across 3.2 km², or 60.9 people per km². It ranks 2,038 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 195 residents
- 3.2 km²
- 61 people/km²
- 647 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Rovray ranks No. 283 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,273 kWh a year here.
Rovray in numbers
Where is Rovray?
Population of Rovray over time
Rovray had 176 residents in 2015 and 195 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 202 |
| 2021 | 204 |
| 2022 | 194 |
| 2023 | 199 |
| 2024 | 194 |
| 2025 | 195 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 448 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.8 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Chavannes-le-Chêne (327 residents), 1.5 km away.
All indicators for Rovray
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 | Rovray | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Rovray | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 91 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,065 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 65.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Rovray | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 24.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 37 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,729 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 8,586 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,936 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 24,718 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Rovray | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 15 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,055 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 9 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,044 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 46.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 88.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 0.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Rovray | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 47 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,032 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 241.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 10.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Rovray | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rovray
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rovray?
Rovray has 195 residents (2025), ranking 2,038 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rovray?
Rovray covers 3.2 km², with a density of 61 people per km².
Is the population of Rovray growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rovray went from 176 to 195, a change of +10.8%.
Where is Rovray?
Rovray is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.789, longitude 6.767.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Rovray?
In Rovray, “Dwellings” stands at 91 (2026), ranking 2,065 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Rovray?
In Rovray, “Establishments” stands at 15 (2024), ranking 2,055 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rovray?
In Rovray, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,273 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rovray?
The nearest to Rovray are Chavannes-le-Chêne (1.5 km), Yvonand (1.8 km), Chêne-Pâquier (2.5 km), Champtauroz (2.8 km), Molondin (2.8 km).