Boulens: population and statistics
Boulens has a population of 371 (2025) across 3.4 km², or 108 people per km². It ranks 1,914 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 371 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 108 people/km²
- 682 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Boulens ranks No. 245 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,278 kWh a year here.
Boulens in numbers
Where is Boulens?
Population of Boulens over time
Boulens had 325 residents in 2015 and 371 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 369 |
| 2021 | 369 |
| 2022 | 382 |
| 2023 | 378 |
| 2024 | 368 |
| 2025 | 371 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 479 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bercher (1,354 residents), 1.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,112 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Boulens
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 | Boulens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Boulens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 171 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,967 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 50.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Boulens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 76.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 32 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,800 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 880.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,880 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,582 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Boulens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 26 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,961 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 18 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,955 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 44.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Boulens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 59 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,999 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 159.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 32.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Boulens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 8.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Boulens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boulens?
Boulens has 371 residents (2025), ranking 1,914 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Boulens?
Boulens covers 3.4 km², with a density of 108 people per km².
Is the population of Boulens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Boulens went from 325 to 371, a change of +14.2%.
Where is Boulens?
Boulens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 6.717.
Jobs: what is the figure for Boulens?
In Boulens, “Jobs” stands at 59 (2024), ranking 1,999 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Boulens?
In Boulens, “Dwellings” stands at 171 (2026), ranking 1,967 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Boulens?
In Boulens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,278 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Boulens?
The nearest to Boulens are Bercher (1.2 km), Rueyres (2.1 km), Montanaire (2.2 km), Fey (3.0 km), Jorat-Menthue (3.7 km).