Buchillon: population and statistics
Buchillon has a population of 681 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 323 people per km². It ranks 1,667 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +9.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 681 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 323 people/km²
- 375 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Buchillon ranks No. 175 by population.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 5.2% in Buchillon, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 80.5% in Buchillon, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Buchillon in numbers
Where is Buchillon?
Population of Buchillon over time
Buchillon had 625 residents in 2015 and 681 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 687 |
| 2021 | 674 |
| 2022 | 674 |
| 2023 | 687 |
| 2024 | 686 |
| 2025 | 681 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 296 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Allaman, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Etoy (3,008 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Buchillon
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 | Buchillon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 692 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Buchillon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 331 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,733 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 768 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,008 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 83.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 92 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Buchillon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 360 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 923 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,587 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 964 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 55 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,504 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,173 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 865 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 6.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,820 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,236 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 931 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Buchillon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 77 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,336 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 122 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 80.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 49 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 15.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,739 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Buchillon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 135 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,778 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 198.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,572 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 87.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 126 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,720 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Buchillon | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 612 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Buchillon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Buchillon?
Buchillon has 681 residents (2025), ranking 1,667 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Buchillon?
Buchillon covers 2.1 km², with a density of 323 people per km².
Is the population of Buchillon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Buchillon went from 625 to 681, a change of +9.0%.
Where is Buchillon?
Buchillon is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.467, longitude 6.417.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Buchillon?
In Buchillon, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 5.2% (2024), ranking 1,720 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Buchillon?
In Buchillon, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 80.5% (2026), ranking 49 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Buchillon?
In Buchillon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Buchillon?
The nearest to Buchillon are Allaman (1.3 km), Etoy (1.9 km), Saint-Prex (3.7 km), Lavigny (3.8 km), Perroy (3.8 km).