Vich: population and statistics
Vich has a population of 1,168 (2025) across 1.6 km², or 749 people per km². It ranks 1,348 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +30.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,168 residents
- 1.6 km²
- 749 people/km²
- 472 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Vich ranks No. 125 by population.
Wood heating systems: 0.6% in Vich, compared with an average of 5.6% in Vaud and 9.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 46.2% in Vich, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Vich in numbers
Where is Vich?
Population of Vich over time
Vich had 896 residents in 2015 and 1,168 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,155 |
| 2021 | 1,162 |
| 2022 | 1,160 |
| 2023 | 1,177 |
| 2024 | 1,182 |
| 2025 | 1,168 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 218 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Begnins (2,049 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,168 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vich
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 | Vich | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,607 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vich | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 558 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,425 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,243 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 46.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 46 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 865 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vich | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 58.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 752 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,118 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,801 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,193 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 62 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,436 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 997.5 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,100 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,543 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,759 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,023 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vich | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 134 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 983 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 118 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 402 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,303 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Vich | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 543 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,129 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 464.9 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 572 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 122 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 7.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,667 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Vich | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 364 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vich
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vich?
Vich has 1,168 residents (2025), ranking 1,348 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vich?
Vich covers 1.6 km², with a density of 749 people per km².
Is the population of Vich growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vich went from 896 to 1,168, a change of +30.4%.
Where is Vich?
Vich is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.433, longitude 6.250.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Vich?
In Vich, “Wood heating systems” stands at 0.6% (2026), ranking 1,801 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Vich?
In Vich, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 46.2% (2026), ranking 46 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vich?
In Vich, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vich?
The nearest to Vich are Begnins (0.0 km), Coinsins (2.3 km), Duillier (2.3 km), Gland (2.3 km), Luins (2.3 km).