Bofflens: population and statistics
Bofflens has a population of 201 (2025) across 4.2 km², or 47.7 people per km². It ranks 2,034 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 201 residents
- 4.2 km²
- 48 people/km²
- 570 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bofflens ranks No. 280 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Bofflens in numbers
Where is Bofflens?
Population of Bofflens over time
Bofflens had 187 residents in 2015 and 201 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 207 |
| 2021 | 206 |
| 2022 | 203 |
| 2023 | 194 |
| 2024 | 200 |
| 2025 | 201 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 590 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Arnex-sur-Orbe (698 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bofflens
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 | Bofflens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bofflens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 100 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,055 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 82.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bofflens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 25 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,879 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,309 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 4.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,991 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,050 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bofflens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 18 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,040 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 23 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,895 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 114.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 82.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 13.0% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bofflens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 55 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,013 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 273.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 14.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 18.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bofflens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 2.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bofflens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bofflens?
Bofflens has 201 residents (2025), ranking 2,034 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bofflens?
Bofflens covers 4.2 km², with a density of 48 people per km².
Is the population of Bofflens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bofflens went from 187 to 201, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Bofflens?
Bofflens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.700, longitude 6.500.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Bofflens?
In Bofflens, “Dwellings” stands at 100 (2026), ranking 2,055 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bofflens?
In Bofflens, “Establishments” stands at 18 (2024), ranking 2,040 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bofflens?
In Bofflens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bofflens?
The nearest to Bofflens are Arnex-sur-Orbe (1.3 km), Agiez (1.9 km), Croy (2.0 km), Romainmôtier-Envy (2.5 km), Bretonnières (3.1 km).