Begnins: population and statistics
Begnins has a population of 2,049 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 428 people per km². It ranks 960 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,049 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 428 people/km²
- 472 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Begnins ranks No. 82 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 6.8% in Begnins, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: 458.8 kW in Begnins, compared with an average of 784.6 kW in Vaud and 919.4 kW nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Begnins in numbers
Where is Begnins?
Population of Begnins over time
Begnins had 1,824 residents in 2015 and 2,049 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,928 |
| 2021 | 1,945 |
| 2022 | 1,941 |
| 2023 | 1,999 |
| 2024 | 2,035 |
| 2025 | 2,049 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 671 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Vich, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Gland (14,007 residents), 2.3 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 Begnins
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 | Begnins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 770 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Begnins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 989 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,055 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 23.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 899 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 158 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 51.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,634 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Begnins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 66.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 483 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,350 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,486 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.3% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 338 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 70 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,350 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 458.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,699 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,313 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,667 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,439 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Begnins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 142 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 997 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 128 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,012 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,001 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 69.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 556 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,188 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Begnins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 414 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,264 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 202.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,556 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 420 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,682 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Begnins | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 352 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Begnins
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Begnins?
Begnins has 2,049 residents (2025), ranking 960 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Begnins?
Begnins covers 4.8 km², with a density of 428 people per km².
Is the population of Begnins growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Begnins went from 1,824 to 2,049, a change of +12.3%.
Where is Begnins?
Begnins is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.433, longitude 6.250.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Begnins?
In Begnins, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 6.8% (2024), ranking 1,682 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Begnins?
In Begnins, “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 458.8 kW (2026), ranking 1,699 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1,134 kW.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Begnins?
In Begnins, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Begnins?
The nearest to Begnins are Vich (0.0 km), Coinsins (2.3 km), Duillier (2.3 km), Gland (2.3 km), Luins (2.3 km).