Blonay - Saint-Légier: population and statistics
Blonay - Saint-Légier has a population of 12,608 (2025) across 31.2 km², or 404 people per km². It ranks 129 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,608 residents
- 31.2 km²
- 404 people/km²
- 623 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Blonay - Saint-Légier ranks No. 13 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,277 kWh a year here.
Blonay - Saint-Légier in numbers
Where is Blonay - Saint-Légier?
Population of Blonay - Saint-Légier over time
Blonay - Saint-Légier had 11,205 residents in 2015 and 12,608 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,732 |
| 2021 | 11,909 |
| 2022 | 12,117 |
| 2023 | 12,343 |
| 2024 | 12,464 |
| 2025 | 12,608 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,375 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is La Tour-de-Peilz, 2.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vevey (20,147 residents), 3.4 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Blonay - Saint-Légier
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 | Blonay - Saint-Légier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 991 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Blonay - Saint-Légier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,713 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 158 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,202 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 619 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 257 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Blonay - Saint-Légier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 286 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,009 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,383 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 818 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 944 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 16 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 952.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,165 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 85.1 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 124 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,751 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,426 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Blonay - Saint-Légier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 797 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 159 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 835 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 162 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 852 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 246 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 22.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,420 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Blonay - Saint-Légier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 4,817 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 199 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 382.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 833 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 252 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,356 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Blonay - Saint-Légier | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 574 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Blonay - Saint-Légier
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Blonay - Saint-Légier?
Blonay - Saint-Légier has 12,608 residents (2025), ranking 129 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Blonay - Saint-Légier?
Blonay - Saint-Légier covers 31.2 km², with a density of 404 people per km².
Is the population of Blonay - Saint-Légier growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Blonay - Saint-Légier went from 11,205 to 12,608, a change of +12.5%.
Where is Blonay - Saint-Légier?
Blonay - Saint-Légier is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.465, longitude 6.895.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Blonay - Saint-Légier?
In Blonay - Saint-Légier, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 944 (2026), ranking 16 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Blonay - Saint-Légier?
In Blonay - Saint-Légier, “Dwellings” stands at 5,713 (2026), ranking 158 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Blonay - Saint-Légier?
In Blonay - Saint-Légier, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,277 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Blonay - Saint-Légier?
The nearest to Blonay - Saint-Légier are La Tour-de-Peilz (2.7 km), Corsier-sur-Vevey (3.4 km), Vevey (3.4 km), Montreux (3.6 km), Jongny (4.4 km).