Denens: population and statistics
Denens has a population of 750 (2025) across 3.3 km², or 229 people per km². It ranks 1,612 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 750 residents
- 3.3 km²
- 229 people/km²
- 505 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Denens ranks No. 166 by population.
Wood heating systems: 1.7% in Denens, compared with an average of 5.6% in Vaud and 9.3% nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 8.0% in Denens, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,309 kWh a year here.
Denens in numbers
Where is Denens?
Population of Denens over time
Denens had 709 residents in 2015 and 750 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 742 |
| 2021 | 732 |
| 2022 | 714 |
| 2023 | 743 |
| 2024 | 742 |
| 2025 | 750 |
Did you know?
- “Wood heating systems”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in industry and construction”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 458 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Villars-sous-Yens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Tolochenaz (1,926 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Denens
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 | Denens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,062 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Denens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 362 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,684 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 666 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.6% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 943 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 809 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Denens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 423 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,185 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,722 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,193 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 82 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,243 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,194 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 834 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 7.4 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,736 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,920 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 805 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Denens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 53 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,554 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 70.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 680 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 66.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 868 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,131 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Denens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 137 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,775 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 182.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,622 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 53.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,254 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,641 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Denens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 746 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Denens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Denens?
Denens has 750 residents (2025), ranking 1,612 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Denens?
Denens covers 3.3 km², with a density of 229 people per km².
Is the population of Denens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Denens went from 709 to 750, a change of +5.8%.
Where is Denens?
Denens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.517, longitude 6.450.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Denens?
In Denens, “Wood heating systems” stands at 1.7% (2026), ranking 1,722 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Denens?
In Denens, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 8.0% (2024), ranking 1,641 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Denens?
In Denens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,309 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Denens?
The nearest to Denens are Villars-sous-Yens (1.3 km), Vufflens-le-Château (1.6 km), Lussy-sur-Morges (1.9 km), Chigny (2.1 km), Vaux-sur-Morges (2.2 km).