Saint-Cergue: population and statistics
Saint-Cergue has a population of 3,055 (2025) across 24.3 km², or 126 people per km². It ranks 720 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +25.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,055 residents
- 24.3 km²
- 126 people/km²
- 1,137 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Saint-Cergue ranks No. 63 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 85.7% in Saint-Cergue, compared with an average of 52.6% in Vaud and 56.9% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 3.1% in Saint-Cergue, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,289 kWh a year here.
Saint-Cergue in numbers
Where is Saint-Cergue?
Population of Saint-Cergue over time
Saint-Cergue had 2,443 residents in 2015 and 3,055 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,674 |
| 2021 | 2,744 |
| 2022 | 2,788 |
| 2023 | 2,902 |
| 2024 | 3,009 |
| 2025 | 3,055 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,401 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Chéserex, 3.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gland (14,007 residents), 9.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,156 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saint-Cergue
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 | Saint-Cergue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,517 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Cergue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,841 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 653 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,385 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 27.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 761 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 85.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 51 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Cergue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,578 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,759 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 520 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 516 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 178 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 610 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 521.0 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,651 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,225 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,031 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,672 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Cergue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 167 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 898 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 199 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 737 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 893 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 49.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,733 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 87 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-Cergue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 453 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,214 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 148.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,732 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 458 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,105 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Cergue | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 221 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Cergue
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Cergue?
Saint-Cergue has 3,055 residents (2025), ranking 720 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Cergue?
Saint-Cergue covers 24.3 km², with a density of 126 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Cergue growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-Cergue went from 2,443 to 3,055, a change of +25.1%.
Where is Saint-Cergue?
Saint-Cergue is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.450, longitude 6.150.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Saint-Cergue?
In Saint-Cergue, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 85.7% (2026), ranking 51 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Saint-Cergue?
In Saint-Cergue, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 3.1% (2026), ranking 1,759 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Cergue?
In Saint-Cergue, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,289 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Cergue?
The nearest to Saint-Cergue are Chéserex (3.9 km), Givrins (4.3 km), Gingins (4.5 km), Arzier-Le Muids (4.8 km), Trélex (5.3 km).