Saint-Oyens: population and statistics
Saint-Oyens has a population of 449 (2025) across 3.0 km², or 148 people per km². It ranks 1,856 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +29.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 449 residents
- 3.0 km²
- 148 people/km²
- 710 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Saint-Oyens ranks No. 225 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,298 kWh a year here.
Saint-Oyens in numbers
Where is Saint-Oyens?
Population of Saint-Oyens over time
Saint-Oyens had 346 residents in 2015 and 449 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 460 |
| 2021 | 458 |
| 2022 | 455 |
| 2023 | 451 |
| 2024 | 457 |
| 2025 | 449 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 426 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Essertines-sur-Rolle (769 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,192 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saint-Oyens
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-Oyens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Saint-Oyens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 187 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,949 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Saint-Oyens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 54 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,514 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,130 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.6 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,956 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,156 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Saint-Oyens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 23 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,992 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 17 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,965 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 37.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 47.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 52.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Saint-Oyens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 74 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,964 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 32.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Saint-Oyens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saint-Oyens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint-Oyens?
Saint-Oyens has 449 residents (2025), ranking 1,856 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saint-Oyens?
Saint-Oyens covers 3.0 km², with a density of 148 people per km².
Is the population of Saint-Oyens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saint-Oyens went from 346 to 449, a change of +29.8%.
Where is Saint-Oyens?
Saint-Oyens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.500, longitude 6.317.
Establishments: what is the figure for Saint-Oyens?
In Saint-Oyens, “Establishments” stands at 23 (2024), ranking 1,992 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Saint-Oyens?
In Saint-Oyens, “Dwellings” stands at 187 (2026), ranking 1,949 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saint-Oyens?
In Saint-Oyens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,298 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saint-Oyens?
The nearest to Saint-Oyens are Essertines-sur-Rolle (0.0 km), Gimel (1.4 km), Saubraz (2.2 km), Bougy-Villars (3.2 km), Tartegnin (3.7 km).