Bottens: population and statistics
Bottens has a population of 1,388 (2025) across 6.8 km², or 204 people per km². It ranks 1,235 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,388 residents
- 6.8 km²
- 204 people/km²
- 739 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bottens ranks No. 106 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 15.2% in Bottens, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 180.8 in Bottens, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,289 kWh a year here.
Bottens in numbers
Where is Bottens?
Population of Bottens over time
Bottens had 1,223 residents in 2015 and 1,388 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,331 |
| 2021 | 1,356 |
| 2022 | 1,351 |
| 2023 | 1,374 |
| 2024 | 1,354 |
| 2025 | 1,388 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 951 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Poliez-Pittet, 2.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Froideville (2,712 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,156 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bottens
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 | Bottens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,698 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bottens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 606 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,365 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 24.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 804 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 797 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,425 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bottens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 438 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,411 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,081 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,281 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 91 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,168 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 723.7 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,446 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,334 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,568 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 869 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bottens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 83 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,386 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 66 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,431 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,587 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 667 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,049 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bottens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 251 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,510 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 180.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,628 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 58.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,075 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 753 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bottens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 891 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bottens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bottens?
Bottens has 1,388 residents (2025), ranking 1,235 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bottens?
Bottens covers 6.8 km², with a density of 204 people per km².
Is the population of Bottens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bottens went from 1,223 to 1,388, a change of +13.5%.
Where is Bottens?
Bottens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 6.667.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bottens?
In Bottens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 15.2% (2025), ranking 1,698 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Bottens?
In Bottens, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 180.8 (2024), ranking 1,628 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bottens?
In Bottens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,289 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bottens?
The nearest to Bottens are Poliez-Pittet (2.2 km), Froideville (2.8 km), Assens (3.0 km), Echallens (3.1 km), Bretigny-sur-Morrens (3.1 km).