Denges: population and statistics
Denges has a population of 1,842 (2025) across 1.7 km², or 1,103 people per km². It ranks 1,021 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,842 residents
- 1.7 km²
- 1,103 people/km²
- 409 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Denges ranks No. 89 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.4% in Denges, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 130.8 in Denges, compared with an average of 77.9 in Vaud and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Denges in numbers
Where is Denges?
Population of Denges over time
Denges had 1,653 residents in 2015 and 1,842 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,725 |
| 2021 | 1,739 |
| 2022 | 1,774 |
| 2023 | 1,818 |
| 2024 | 1,830 |
| 2025 | 1,842 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 234 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.7 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Préverenges (5,222 residents), 0.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,076 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Denges
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 | Denges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,783 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Denges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 898 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,107 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 12.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,518 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 42.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 98 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,003 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Denges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 90 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,543 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,638 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,345 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 146 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 749 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,261 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 150 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,276 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,742 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,237 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Denges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 150 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 964 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 241 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 632 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 130.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 82 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 168 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,526 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Denges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,026 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 807 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 557.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 379 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 259 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,275 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Denges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 34.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 167 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Denges
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Denges?
Denges has 1,842 residents (2025), ranking 1,021 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Denges?
Denges covers 1.7 km², with a density of 1,103 people per km².
Is the population of Denges growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Denges went from 1,653 to 1,842, a change of +11.4%.
Where is Denges?
Denges is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.523, longitude 6.539.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Denges?
In Denges, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.4% (2025), ranking 1,783 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Denges?
In Denges, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 130.8 (2026), ranking 82 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Denges?
In Denges, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Denges?
The nearest to Denges are Préverenges (0.9 km), Echandens (1.4 km), Ecublens (VD) (1.7 km), Lonay (2.0 km), Saint-Sulpice (VD) (2.2 km).