Echandens: population and statistics
Echandens has a population of 3,110 (2025) across 3.9 km², or 802 people per km². It ranks 704 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +16.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,110 residents
- 3.9 km²
- 802 people/km²
- 390 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Echandens ranks No. 61 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Echandens, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 79.3% in Echandens, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,269 kWh a year here.
Echandens in numbers
Where is Echandens?
Population of Echandens over time
Echandens had 2,662 residents in 2015 and 3,110 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,735 |
| 2021 | 2,777 |
| 2022 | 2,895 |
| 2023 | 2,909 |
| 2024 | 2,999 |
| 2025 | 3,110 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 543 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Ecublens (VD) (13,747 residents), 1.0 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 Echandens
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 | Echandens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 815 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Echandens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,492 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 784 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,702 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 36.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 272 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 757 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Echandens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 527 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,258 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,734 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 205 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 495 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,065 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,004 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 22.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 918 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,327 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Echandens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 209 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 735 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 251 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 610 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 430 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 79.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 75 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 16.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,730 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Echandens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,553 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 598 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 499.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 491 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 62.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 928 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 35.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 412 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Echandens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 194 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Echandens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Echandens?
Echandens has 3,110 residents (2025), ranking 704 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Echandens?
Echandens covers 3.9 km², with a density of 802 people per km².
Is the population of Echandens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Echandens went from 2,662 to 3,110, a change of +16.8%.
Where is Echandens?
Echandens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.533, longitude 6.550.
District heating: what is the figure for Echandens?
In Echandens, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Echandens?
In Echandens, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 79.3% (2026), ranking 75 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Echandens?
In Echandens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,269 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Echandens?
The nearest to Echandens are Ecublens (VD) (1.0 km), Denges (1.4 km), Bussigny (1.9 km), Chavannes-près-Renens (2.1 km), Préverenges (2.2 km).