Bourg-en-Lavaux: population and statistics
Bourg-en-Lavaux has a population of 5,561 (2025) across 9.7 km², or 576 people per km². It ranks 378 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,561 residents
- 9.7 km²
- 576 people/km²
- 612 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bourg-en-Lavaux ranks No. 31 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 46.5% in Bourg-en-Lavaux, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 8.4% in Bourg-en-Lavaux, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,280 kWh a year here.
Bourg-en-Lavaux in numbers
Where is Bourg-en-Lavaux?
Population of Bourg-en-Lavaux over time
Bourg-en-Lavaux had 5,239 residents in 2015 and 5,561 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,391 |
| 2021 | 5,367 |
| 2022 | 5,386 |
| 2023 | 5,414 |
| 2024 | 5,464 |
| 2025 | 5,561 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,352 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.5 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Lutry (10,831 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,120 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bourg-en-Lavaux
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 | Bourg-en-Lavaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 752 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bourg-en-Lavaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,018 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 370 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 46.5% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 160 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,532 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,272 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bourg-en-Lavaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 537 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,175 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,446 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,468 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 349 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 207 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 640.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,548 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 39.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 468 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,153 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,359 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bourg-en-Lavaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 493 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 287 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 477 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 307 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 346 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 930 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 667 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bourg-en-Lavaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,837 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 508 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 330.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,030 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 75.0% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 477 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,623 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bourg-en-Lavaux | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 699 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bourg-en-Lavaux
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bourg-en-Lavaux?
Bourg-en-Lavaux has 5,561 residents (2025), ranking 378 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bourg-en-Lavaux?
Bourg-en-Lavaux covers 9.7 km², with a density of 576 people per km².
Is the population of Bourg-en-Lavaux growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bourg-en-Lavaux went from 5,239 to 5,561, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Bourg-en-Lavaux?
Bourg-en-Lavaux is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.500, longitude 6.717.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Bourg-en-Lavaux?
In Bourg-en-Lavaux, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 46.5% (2026), ranking 160 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Bourg-en-Lavaux?
In Bourg-en-Lavaux, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 8.4% (2024), ranking 1,623 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bourg-en-Lavaux?
In Bourg-en-Lavaux, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,280 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bourg-en-Lavaux?
The nearest to Bourg-en-Lavaux are Lutry (2.2 km), Paudex (3.4 km), Belmont-sur-Lausanne (3.7 km), Pully (4.3 km), Puidoux (4.3 km).