Ursins: population and statistics
Ursins has a population of 227 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 67.6 people per km². It ranks 2,020 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 227 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 654 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Ursins ranks No. 276 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,270 kWh a year here.
Ursins in numbers
Where is Ursins?
Population of Ursins over time
Ursins had 206 residents in 2015 and 227 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 239 |
| 2021 | 228 |
| 2022 | 231 |
| 2023 | 234 |
| 2024 | 232 |
| 2025 | 227 |
Did you know?
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 471 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Orzens, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Pomy (903 residents), 2.8 km away.
All indicators for Ursins
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 | Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 104 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,050 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 74.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.4% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 25 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,879 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,742 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,041 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,581 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 13 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,071 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 9 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 2,044 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 39.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 145 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,754 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 638.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Ursins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ursins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ursins?
Ursins has 227 residents (2025), ranking 2,020 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ursins?
Ursins covers 3.4 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of Ursins growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ursins went from 206 to 227, a change of +10.2%.
Where is Ursins?
Ursins is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.733, longitude 6.667.
Establishments: what is the figure for Ursins?
In Ursins, “Establishments” stands at 13 (2024), ranking 2,071 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Ursins?
In Ursins, “Dwellings” stands at 104 (2026), ranking 2,050 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ursins?
In Ursins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,270 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ursins?
The nearest to Ursins are Orzens (2.2 km), Valeyres-sous-Ursins (2.2 km), Pomy (2.8 km), Oppens (3.1 km), Cronay (3.1 km).