Bournens: population and statistics
Bournens has a population of 612 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 156 people per km². It ranks 1,717 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +64.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 612 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 156 people/km²
- 596 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bournens ranks No. 184 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.2% in Bournens, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
District heating: 0.0% in Bournens, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,304 kWh a year here.
Bournens in numbers
Where is Bournens?
Population of Bournens over time
Bournens had 372 residents in 2015 and 612 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 491 |
| 2021 | 505 |
| 2022 | 511 |
| 2023 | 518 |
| 2024 | 531 |
| 2025 | 612 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 548 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sullens (1,283 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,216 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Bournens
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 | Bournens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,802 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bournens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 264 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,829 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 35.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 404 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 107 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,137 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bournens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 709 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 971 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.0% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,454 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 44 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,642 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,790 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 325 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 5.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,891 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,644 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,047 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bournens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 36 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,845 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 37 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,728 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,095 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 43.2% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,788 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 54.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 7 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bournens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 62 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,992 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 101.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,797 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 929 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,429 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bournens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 22.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 664 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bournens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bournens?
Bournens has 612 residents (2025), ranking 1,717 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bournens?
Bournens covers 3.9 km², with a density of 156 people per km².
Is the population of Bournens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bournens went from 372 to 612, a change of +64.5%.
Where is Bournens?
Bournens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.600, longitude 6.567.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bournens?
In Bournens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.2% (2025), ranking 1,802 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
District heating: what is the figure for Bournens?
In Bournens, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bournens?
In Bournens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,304 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bournens?
The nearest to Bournens are Sullens (0.0 km), Boussens (1.3 km), Daillens (2.2 km), Penthaz (2.5 km), Mex (VD) (2.6 km).