Vinzel: population and statistics
Vinzel has a population of 385 (2025) across 1.1 km², or 347 people per km². It ranks 1,904 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +10.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 385 residents
- 1.1 km²
- 347 people/km²
- 502 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Vinzel ranks No. 241 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,307 kWh a year here.
Vinzel in numbers
Where is Vinzel?
Population of Vinzel over time
Vinzel had 349 residents in 2015 and 385 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 385 |
| 2021 | 369 |
| 2022 | 379 |
| 2023 | 380 |
| 2024 | 387 |
| 2025 | 385 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Oil or gas heating systems”.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 155 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bursins (831 residents), 0.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,228 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Vinzel
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 | Vinzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Vinzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 178 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,961 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Vinzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 90.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 29 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,840 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 593.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,035 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,857 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Vinzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 26 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,961 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 36 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,733 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.5 | 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) | 33.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Vinzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 103 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,871 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 267.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 60.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 4.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Vinzel | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Vinzel
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vinzel?
Vinzel has 385 residents (2025), ranking 1,904 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Vinzel?
Vinzel covers 1.1 km², with a density of 347 people per km².
Is the population of Vinzel growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vinzel went from 349 to 385, a change of +10.3%.
Where is Vinzel?
Vinzel is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.450, longitude 6.277.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Vinzel?
In Vinzel, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.4 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,035 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Vinzel?
In Vinzel, “Dwellings” stands at 178 (2026), ranking 1,961 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Vinzel?
In Vinzel, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,307 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Vinzel?
The nearest to Vinzel are Bursins (0.5 km), Luins (0.8 km), Gilly (1.8 km), Bursinel (2.6 km), Dully (2.6 km).