Daillens: population and statistics
Daillens has a population of 1,113 (2025) across 5.5 km², or 202 people per km². It ranks 1,388 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,113 residents
- 5.5 km²
- 202 people/km²
- 492 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Daillens ranks No. 129 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.7% in Daillens, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 41.7% in Daillens, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,290 kWh a year here.
Daillens in numbers
Where is Daillens?
Population of Daillens over time
Daillens had 940 residents in 2015 and 1,113 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,051 |
| 2021 | 1,051 |
| 2022 | 1,057 |
| 2023 | 1,062 |
| 2024 | 1,097 |
| 2025 | 1,113 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 773 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Penthalaz (3,197 residents), 1.7 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 Daillens
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 | Daillens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,731 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Daillens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 494 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,526 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 454 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 41.7% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 112 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,118 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Daillens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 56.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 798 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 697 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,160 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 132 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 845 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,572 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 467 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,154 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,166 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 240 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Daillens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 64 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,572 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 74 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,357 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 845 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 720 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,193 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Daillens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 971 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 840 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 872.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 111 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 86.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 157 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 11.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,514 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Daillens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,018 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Daillens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Daillens?
Daillens has 1,113 residents (2025), ranking 1,388 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Daillens?
Daillens covers 5.5 km², with a density of 202 people per km².
Is the population of Daillens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Daillens went from 940 to 1,113, a change of +18.4%.
Where is Daillens?
Daillens is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 6.550.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Daillens?
In Daillens, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.7% (2025), ranking 1,731 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Daillens?
In Daillens, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 41.7% (2026), ranking 112 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Daillens?
In Daillens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,290 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Daillens?
The nearest to Daillens are Penthalaz (1.7 km), Lussery-Villars (2.2 km), Penthaz (2.2 km), Bournens (2.2 km), Sullens (2.2 km).