Saubraz: population and statistics
Saubraz has a population of 441 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 120 people per km². It ranks 1,864 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 441 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 120 people/km²
- 684 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Saubraz ranks No. 228 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,342 kWh a year here.
Saubraz in numbers
Where is Saubraz?
Population of Saubraz over time
Saubraz had 393 residents in 2015 and 441 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 423 |
| 2021 | 444 |
| 2022 | 448 |
| 2023 | 449 |
| 2024 | 447 |
| 2025 | 441 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 517 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bière (1,696 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,368 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Saubraz
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 | Saubraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 9.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Saubraz | 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) | 39.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Saubraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 22 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,918 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 400.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,005 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,685 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Saubraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 24 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,983 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 27 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,846 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 61.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 48.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Saubraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 45 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,037 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 102.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 57.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Saubraz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Saubraz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saubraz?
Saubraz has 441 residents (2025), ranking 1,864 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Saubraz?
Saubraz covers 3.7 km², with a density of 120 people per km².
Is the population of Saubraz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Saubraz went from 393 to 441, a change of +12.2%.
Where is Saubraz?
Saubraz is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.517, longitude 6.333.
Jobs: what is the figure for Saubraz?
In Saubraz, “Jobs” stands at 45 (2024), ranking 2,037 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Saubraz?
In Saubraz, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.8 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,005 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Saubraz?
In Saubraz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,342 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Saubraz?
The nearest to Saubraz are Bière (1.9 km), Gimel (2.2 km), Saint-Oyens (2.2 km), Essertines-sur-Rolle (2.2 km), Berolle (3.7 km).