Savigny: population and statistics
Savigny has a population of 3,600 (2025) across 16.0 km², or 225 people per km². It ranks 620 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,600 residents
- 16.0 km²
- 225 people/km²
- 890 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Savigny ranks No. 51 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,305 kWh a year here.
Savigny in numbers
Where is Savigny?
Population of Savigny over time
Savigny had 3,342 residents in 2015 and 3,600 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,349 |
| 2021 | 3,367 |
| 2022 | 3,418 |
| 2023 | 3,449 |
| 2024 | 3,517 |
| 2025 | 3,600 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,241 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Montpreveyres, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Epalinges (9,860 residents), 4.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,220 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Savigny
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 | Savigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,065 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Savigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,662 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 722 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 848 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,333 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 628 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Savigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 828 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 929 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,206 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,008 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 361 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 195 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,170 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 871 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 33.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 595 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,397 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 899 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Savigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 299 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 514 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 262 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 625 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,081 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 643 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Savigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,531 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 606 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 425.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 685 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 520 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,079 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Savigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 707 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Savigny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Savigny?
Savigny has 3,600 residents (2025), ranking 620 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Savigny?
Savigny covers 16.0 km², with a density of 225 people per km².
Is the population of Savigny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Savigny went from 3,342 to 3,600, a change of +7.7%.
Where is Savigny?
Savigny is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.567, longitude 6.717.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Savigny?
In Savigny, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 361 (2026), ranking 195 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Savigny?
In Savigny, “Establishments” stands at 299 (2024), ranking 514 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Savigny?
In Savigny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,305 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Savigny?
The nearest to Savigny are Montpreveyres (2.2 km), Froideville (4.0 km), Epalinges (4.2 km), Corcelles-le-Jorat (4.5 km), Forel (Lavaux) (4.8 km).