Bussigny: population and statistics
Bussigny has a population of 12,120 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 2,520 people per km². It ranks 133 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +47.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 12,120 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 2,520 people/km²
- 411 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Bussigny ranks No. 14 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 12.5% in Bussigny, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 40.9% in Bussigny, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Bussigny in numbers
Where is Bussigny?
Population of Bussigny over time
Bussigny had 8,214 residents in 2015 and 12,120 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,603 |
| 2021 | 10,238 |
| 2022 | 10,365 |
| 2023 | 10,624 |
| 2024 | 11,632 |
| 2025 | 12,120 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 674 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Echandens, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Renens (VD) (21,793 residents), 3.5 km away.
All indicators for Bussigny
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 | Bussigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 12.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,800 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Bussigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,352 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 178 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,684 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 297 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,318 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Bussigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 557 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,407 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,567 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 789 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 456 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 100 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 981.2 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,128 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 66.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 191 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 5,469 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,609 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Bussigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 743 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 173 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 876 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 150 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 72.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 637 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 341 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.6% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,504 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Bussigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 6,940 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 137 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 572.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 350 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 70.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 634 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 663 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Bussigny | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 40.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 66 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bussigny
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bussigny?
Bussigny has 12,120 residents (2025), ranking 133 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bussigny?
Bussigny covers 4.8 km², with a density of 2,520 people per km².
Is the population of Bussigny growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bussigny went from 8,214 to 12,120, a change of +47.6%.
Where is Bussigny?
Bussigny is in Vaud. It belongs to District de l'Ouest lausannois (district). Latitude 46.550, longitude 6.550.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Bussigny?
In Bussigny, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 12.5% (2025), ranking 1,800 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Bussigny?
In Bussigny, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 40.9% (2025), ranking 66 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bussigny?
In Bussigny, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bussigny?
The nearest to Bussigny are Echandens (1.9 km), Villars-Sainte-Croix (2.2 km), Bremblens (2.5 km), Romanel-sur-Morges (2.5 km), Crissier (2.5 km).