Belmont-sur-Lausanne: population and statistics
Belmont-sur-Lausanne has a population of 3,890 (2025) across 2.6 km², or 1,468 people per km². It ranks 576 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,890 residents
- 2.6 km²
- 1,468 people/km²
- 756 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Belmont-sur-Lausanne ranks No. 45 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 143.7 in Belmont-sur-Lausanne, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 4,609 kWh/inh. in Belmont-sur-Lausanne, compared with an average of 6,985 kWh/inh. in Vaud and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,285 kWh a year here.
Belmont-sur-Lausanne in numbers
Where is Belmont-sur-Lausanne?
Population of Belmont-sur-Lausanne over time
Belmont-sur-Lausanne had 3,604 residents in 2015 and 3,890 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,750 |
| 2021 | 3,871 |
| 2022 | 3,837 |
| 2023 | 3,898 |
| 2024 | 3,915 |
| 2025 | 3,890 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 371 football pitches.
- Its population density is 6.3 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lutry (10,831 residents), 1.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,140 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Belmont-sur-Lausanne
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 | Belmont-sur-Lausanne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,541 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Belmont-sur-Lausanne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,744 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 688 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,706 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 232 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 726 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Belmont-sur-Lausanne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 71.7% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 305 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 994 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,436 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 229 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 429 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 530.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,643 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,107 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,609 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,719 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Belmont-sur-Lausanne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 186 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 812 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 242 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 628 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 62.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,012 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 738 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Belmont-sur-Lausanne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 559 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,107 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 143.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,745 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 89.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 84 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.5% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,576 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Belmont-sur-Lausanne | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 544 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Belmont-sur-Lausanne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Belmont-sur-Lausanne?
Belmont-sur-Lausanne has 3,890 residents (2025), ranking 576 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Belmont-sur-Lausanne?
Belmont-sur-Lausanne covers 2.6 km², with a density of 1,468 people per km².
Is the population of Belmont-sur-Lausanne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Belmont-sur-Lausanne went from 3,604 to 3,890, a change of +7.9%.
Where is Belmont-sur-Lausanne?
Belmont-sur-Lausanne is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.527, longitude 6.688.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Belmont-sur-Lausanne?
In Belmont-sur-Lausanne, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 143.7 (2024), ranking 1,745 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Belmont-sur-Lausanne?
In Belmont-sur-Lausanne, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 4,609 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,719 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Belmont-sur-Lausanne?
In Belmont-sur-Lausanne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,285 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Belmont-sur-Lausanne?
The nearest to Belmont-sur-Lausanne are Lutry (1.5 km), Pully (1.9 km), Paudex (2.3 km), Epalinges (3.1 km), Bourg-en-Lavaux (3.7 km).