Aclens: population and statistics
Aclens has a population of 609 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 155 people per km². It ranks 1,719 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 609 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 155 people/km²
- 459 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Aclens ranks No. 186 by population.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 4,943 kW in Aclens, compared with an average of 784.6 kW in Vaud and 919.4 kW nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 3,294 in Aclens, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,312 kWh a year here.
Aclens in numbers
Where is Aclens?
Population of Aclens over time
Aclens had 525 residents in 2015 and 609 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 531 |
| 2021 | 518 |
| 2022 | 557 |
| 2023 | 578 |
| 2024 | 585 |
| 2025 | 609 |
Did you know?
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 549 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gollion (1,093 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,248 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Aclens
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 | Aclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,724 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 282 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,795 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 38.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 313 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 486 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,563 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Aclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 86 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,694 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,575 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,058 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 39 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,700 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 4,943 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 5 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,097 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 29,737 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 16 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 109 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,184 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 138 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 967 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 226.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 16 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 294 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,546 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Aclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,006 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 468 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 3,294 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 3 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 694 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 30.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 621 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Aclens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 526 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Aclens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aclens?
Aclens has 609 residents (2025), ranking 1,719 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Aclens?
Aclens covers 3.9 km², with a density of 155 people per km².
Is the population of Aclens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aclens went from 525 to 609, a change of +16.0%.
Where is Aclens?
Aclens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.567, longitude 6.517.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aclens?
In Aclens, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 4,943 kW (2026), ranking 5 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Aclens?
In Aclens, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 3,294 (2024), ranking 3 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Aclens?
In Aclens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,312 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Aclens?
The nearest to Aclens are Gollion (1.9 km), Bremblens (1.9 km), Romanel-sur-Morges (1.9 km), Vufflens-la-Ville (2.2 km), Vullierens (2.8 km).