Signy-Avenex: population and statistics
Signy-Avenex has a population of 592 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 305 people per km². It ranks 1,731 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +17.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 592 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 305 people/km²
- 469 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Signy-Avenex ranks No. 189 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Signy-Avenex, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,155 in Signy-Avenex, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,296 kWh a year here.
Signy-Avenex in numbers
Where is Signy-Avenex?
Population of Signy-Avenex over time
Signy-Avenex had 506 residents in 2015 and 592 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 585 |
| 2021 | 588 |
| 2022 | 586 |
| 2023 | 606 |
| 2024 | 608 |
| 2025 | 592 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 272 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Grens, 0.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Eysins (1,808 residents), 0.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,184 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Signy-Avenex
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 | Signy-Avenex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Signy-Avenex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 262 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,832 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,218 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 30.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 560 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 74.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 575 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Signy-Avenex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 81.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 71 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,735 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,713 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 34 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,759 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 687.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,485 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,756 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,875 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 532 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Signy-Avenex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 88 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,343 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 68 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,411 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.9 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 117 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 190 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Signy-Avenex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 684 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,015 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,155 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 59 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 92 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,723 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Signy-Avenex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 555 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Signy-Avenex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Signy-Avenex?
Signy-Avenex has 592 residents (2025), ranking 1,731 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Signy-Avenex?
Signy-Avenex covers 1.9 km², with a density of 305 people per km².
Is the population of Signy-Avenex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Signy-Avenex went from 506 to 592, a change of +17.0%.
Where is Signy-Avenex?
Signy-Avenex is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.390, longitude 6.197.
District heating: what is the figure for Signy-Avenex?
In Signy-Avenex, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Signy-Avenex?
In Signy-Avenex, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,155 (2024), ranking 59 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Signy-Avenex?
In Signy-Avenex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,296 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Signy-Avenex?
The nearest to Signy-Avenex are Grens (0.6 km), Eysins (0.8 km), Borex (1.9 km), Arnex-sur-Nyon (2.8 km), Trélex (3.0 km).