Bougy-Villars: population and statistics
Bougy-Villars has a population of 490 (2025) across 1.8 km², or 275 people per km². It ranks 1,822 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 490 residents
- 1.8 km²
- 275 people/km²
- 690 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bougy-Villars ranks No. 217 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,298 kWh a year here.
Bougy-Villars in numbers
Where is Bougy-Villars?
Population of Bougy-Villars over time
Bougy-Villars had 485 residents in 2015 and 490 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 478 |
| 2021 | 497 |
| 2022 | 507 |
| 2023 | 514 |
| 2024 | 514 |
| 2025 | 490 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 249 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Féchy (911 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,192 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bougy-Villars
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 | Bougy-Villars | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bougy-Villars | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 248 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,858 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 40.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bougy-Villars | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.1% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 4.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 33 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,782 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,052 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,902 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,510 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bougy-Villars | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 34 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,863 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 34 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,752 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 69.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.8% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 38.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bougy-Villars | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 124 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,811 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 253.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 78.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Bougy-Villars | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bougy-Villars
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bougy-Villars?
Bougy-Villars has 490 residents (2025), ranking 1,822 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bougy-Villars?
Bougy-Villars covers 1.8 km², with a density of 275 people per km².
Is the population of Bougy-Villars growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bougy-Villars went from 485 to 490, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Bougy-Villars?
Bougy-Villars is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.483, longitude 6.350.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Bougy-Villars?
In Bougy-Villars, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 5.2 GWh/year (2026), ranking 1,902 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bougy-Villars?
In Bougy-Villars, “Establishments” stands at 34 (2024), ranking 1,863 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bougy-Villars?
In Bougy-Villars, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,298 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bougy-Villars?
The nearest to Bougy-Villars are Féchy (1.3 km), Mont-sur-Rolle (2.2 km), Perroy (2.2 km), Saint-Oyens (3.2 km), Essertines-sur-Rolle (3.2 km).