Cuarnens: population and statistics
Cuarnens has a population of 555 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 77.8 people per km². It ranks 1,757 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +26.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 555 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 639 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Cuarnens ranks No. 198 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 66.9% in Cuarnens, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 40.6% in Cuarnens, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,316 kWh a year here.
Cuarnens in numbers
Where is Cuarnens?
Population of Cuarnens over time
Cuarnens had 438 residents in 2015 and 555 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 528 |
| 2021 | 531 |
| 2022 | 545 |
| 2023 | 541 |
| 2024 | 561 |
| 2025 | 555 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 999 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is L'Isle (1,102 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,264 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cuarnens
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 | Cuarnens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,480 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cuarnens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 254 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,849 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 66.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 12 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,169 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 61.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,298 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cuarnens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 420 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,650 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 14.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 802 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,076 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 35 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,747 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 903.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,246 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,712 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,036 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 328 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cuarnens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 32 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,778 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,221 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 40.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,795 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 82 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cuarnens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 129 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,793 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 232.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,437 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,389 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,046 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cuarnens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,389 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cuarnens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cuarnens?
Cuarnens has 555 residents (2025), ranking 1,757 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cuarnens?
Cuarnens covers 7.1 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Cuarnens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cuarnens went from 438 to 555, a change of +26.7%.
Where is Cuarnens?
Cuarnens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.633, longitude 6.433.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Cuarnens?
In Cuarnens, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 66.9% (2026), ranking 12 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Cuarnens?
In Cuarnens, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 40.6% (2026), ranking 1,795 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cuarnens?
In Cuarnens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,316 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cuarnens?
The nearest to Cuarnens are L'Isle (2.2 km), Moiry (2.2 km), Mont-la-Ville (2.3 km), La Chaux (Cossonay) (3.6 km), La Praz (3.7 km).