Bettens: population and statistics
Bettens has a population of 651 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 174 people per km². It ranks 1,687 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 651 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 174 people/km²
- 579 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bettens ranks No. 178 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 10.4% in Bettens, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
District heating: 0.0% in Bettens, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,292 kWh a year here.
Bettens in numbers
Where is Bettens?
Population of Bettens over time
Bettens had 557 residents in 2015 and 651 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 637 |
| 2021 | 626 |
| 2022 | 650 |
| 2023 | 644 |
| 2024 | 646 |
| 2025 | 651 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 524 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Saint-Barthélemy (VD), 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Goumoëns (1,250 residents), 2.2 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 Bettens
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 | Bettens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 10.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,808 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bettens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 300 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,774 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 579 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 51.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 18 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,432 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bettens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 78.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 135 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,180 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,423 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 27 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,859 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 473.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,689 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,788 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,261 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 754 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bettens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 38 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,817 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 44 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,649 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 67.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 806 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 465 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bettens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 109 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,849 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 167.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,671 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,193 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 652 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bettens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 850 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bettens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bettens?
Bettens has 651 residents (2025), ranking 1,687 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bettens?
Bettens covers 3.7 km², with a density of 174 people per km².
Is the population of Bettens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bettens went from 557 to 651, a change of +16.9%.
Where is Bettens?
Bettens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 6.583.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bettens?
In Bettens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 10.4% (2025), ranking 1,808 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
District heating: what is the figure for Bettens?
In Bettens, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bettens?
In Bettens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,292 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bettens?
The nearest to Bettens are Saint-Barthélemy (VD) (1.3 km), Oulens-sous-Echallens (1.9 km), Goumoëns (2.2 km), Daillens (3.1 km), Boussens (3.7 km).