Saint-George: population and statistics
Saint-George has a population of 1,080 (2025) across 12.3 km², or 87.8 people per km². It ranks 1,414 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,080 residents
- 12.3 km²
- 88 people/km²
- 928 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Saint-George ranks No. 136 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 9.1% in Saint-George, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
District heating: 10.8% in Saint-George, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Saint-George in numbers
Where is Saint-George?
Population of Saint-George over time
Saint-George had 956 residents in 2015 and 1,080 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,073 |
| 2021 | 1,073 |
| 2022 | 1,066 |
| 2023 | 1,060 |
| 2024 | 1,081 |
| 2025 | 1,080 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,723 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Longirod, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gimel (2,463 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,168 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saint-George
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-George | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,453 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-George | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 543 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,449 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 889 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 836 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 312 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-George | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 40.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,363 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,293 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 807 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 10.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 214 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 117 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 935 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,834 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 290 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 9.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,575 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,074 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 961 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-George | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 64 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,572 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 70 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,389 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 64.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 908 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 58.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,464 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 221 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-George | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 221 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,574 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 204.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,547 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 441 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,600 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-George | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 628 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-George
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-George?
Saint-George has 1,080 residents (2025), ranking 1,414 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-George?
Saint-George covers 12.3 km², with a density of 88 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-George growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-George went from 956 to 1,080, a change of +13.0%.
Where is Saint-George?
Saint-George is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.517, longitude 6.267.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Saint-George?
In Saint-George, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 9.1% (2024), ranking 1,600 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
District heating: what is the figure for Saint-George?
In Saint-George, “District heating” stands at 10.8% (2026), ranking 214 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-George?
In Saint-George, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-George?
The nearest to Saint-George are Longirod (1.9 km), Gimel (3.1 km), Marchissy (3.5 km), Saint-Oyens (4.3 km), Essertines-sur-Rolle (4.3 km).