Ballaigues: population and statistics
Ballaigues has a population of 1,231 (2025) across 9.1 km², or 136 people per km². It ranks 1,307 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,231 residents
- 9.1 km²
- 136 people/km²
- 941 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Ballaigues ranks No. 117 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Ballaigues, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 15.2% in Ballaigues, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Ballaigues in numbers
Where is Ballaigues?
Population of Ballaigues over time
Ballaigues had 1,071 residents in 2015 and 1,231 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,144 |
| 2021 | 1,173 |
| 2022 | 1,153 |
| 2023 | 1,196 |
| 2024 | 1,218 |
| 2025 | 1,231 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,269 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lignerolle, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vallorbe (4,413 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ballaigues
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 | Ballaigues | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,122 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ballaigues | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 591 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,390 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 58.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 42 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 15.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,476 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 55.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,529 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ballaigues | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 86.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 23 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,779 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,105 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 58 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,484 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,391 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 640 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,340 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,690 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 698 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ballaigues | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 65 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,560 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 73 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,366 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,147 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 770 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 811 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ballaigues | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 984 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 829 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 799.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 146 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 15.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,801 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 81.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 3 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ballaigues | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 405 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ballaigues
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ballaigues?
Ballaigues has 1,231 residents (2025), ranking 1,307 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ballaigues?
Ballaigues covers 9.1 km², with a density of 136 people per km².
Is the population of Ballaigues growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ballaigues went from 1,071 to 1,231, a change of +14.9%.
Where is Ballaigues?
Ballaigues is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.733, longitude 6.417.
District heating: what is the figure for Ballaigues?
In Ballaigues, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Ballaigues?
In Ballaigues, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 15.2% (2024), ranking 1,801 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ballaigues?
In Ballaigues, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ballaigues?
The nearest to Ballaigues are Lignerolle (2.5 km), Vallorbe (3.1 km), Les Clées (3.8 km), Premier (3.9 km), Bretonnières (4.2 km).