Cugy (VD): population and statistics
Cugy (VD) has a population of 2,814 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 967 people per km². It ranks 764 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,814 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 967 people/km²
- 712 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Cugy (VD) ranks No. 69 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 10.7% in Cugy (VD), compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 16.6% in Cugy (VD), compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,290 kWh a year here.
Cugy (VD) in numbers
Where is Cugy (VD)?
Population of Cugy (VD) over time
Cugy (VD) had 2,750 residents in 2015 and 2,814 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,762 |
| 2021 | 2,728 |
| 2022 | 2,696 |
| 2023 | 2,725 |
| 2024 | 2,787 |
| 2025 | 2,814 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 408 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Morrens (VD), 0.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne (4,861 residents), 3.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,160 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cugy (VD)
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 | Cugy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,564 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cugy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,203 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 929 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,574 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 786 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 748 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cugy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 574 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,254 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,439 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.7% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 830 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 203 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 501 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,297 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 712 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 18.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,069 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,656 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,440 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cugy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 227 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 677 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 264 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 571 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 93.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 246 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 813 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 786 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cugy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,273 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 696 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 452.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 601 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 79.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 332 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 19.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,130 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cugy (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 580 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cugy (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cugy (VD)?
Cugy (VD) has 2,814 residents (2025), ranking 764 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cugy (VD)?
Cugy (VD) covers 2.9 km², with a density of 967 people per km².
Is the population of Cugy (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cugy (VD) went from 2,750 to 2,814, a change of +2.3%.
Where is Cugy (VD)?
Cugy (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.581, longitude 6.644.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Cugy (VD)?
In Cugy (VD), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 10.7% (2026), ranking 1,574 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Cugy (VD)?
In Cugy (VD), “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 16.6% (2025), ranking 1,564 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cugy (VD)?
In Cugy (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,290 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cugy (VD)?
The nearest to Cugy (VD) are Morrens (VD) (0.8 km), Bretigny-sur-Morrens (2.2 km), Etagnières (2.9 km), Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne (3.3 km), Le Mont-sur-Lausanne (3.6 km).