Eclépens: population and statistics
Eclépens has a population of 1,201 (2025) across 5.8 km², or 207 people per km². It ranks 1,327 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +15.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,201 residents
- 5.8 km²
- 207 people/km²
- 453 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Eclépens ranks No. 120 by population.
District heating: 63.3% in Eclépens, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 1,418 in Eclépens, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,275 kWh a year here.
Eclépens in numbers
Where is Eclépens?
Population of Eclépens over time
Eclépens had 1,037 residents in 2015 and 1,201 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,218 |
| 2021 | 1,197 |
| 2022 | 1,198 |
| 2023 | 1,182 |
| 2024 | 1,210 |
| 2025 | 1,201 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “District heating”.
- “District heating”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 812 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lussery-Villars, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is La Sarraz (2,608 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,100 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Eclépens
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 | Eclépens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.5% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,581 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eclépens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 541 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,454 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,103 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 57.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,467 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eclépens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 18.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,771 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 3.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,752 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,481 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 63.3% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 4 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 88 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,184 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,669 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 85 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 25.5 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 821 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,266 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 71 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eclépens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 100 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,256 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 103 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,138 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 85.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 346 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,144 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.2% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,148 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Eclépens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,703 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 547 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,418 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 30 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.4% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,616 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 58.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 56 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Eclépens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 25.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 531 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Eclépens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eclépens?
Eclépens has 1,201 residents (2025), ranking 1,327 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Eclépens?
Eclépens covers 5.8 km², with a density of 207 people per km².
Is the population of Eclépens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eclépens went from 1,037 to 1,201, a change of +15.8%.
Where is Eclépens?
Eclépens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.533.
District heating: what is the figure for Eclépens?
In Eclépens, “District heating” stands at 63.3% (2026), ranking 4 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Eclépens?
In Eclépens, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 1,418 (2024), ranking 30 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Eclépens?
In Eclépens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,275 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Eclépens?
The nearest to Eclépens are Lussery-Villars (1.9 km), La Sarraz (2.1 km), Orny (2.1 km), Pompaples (2.2 km), Dizy (3.1 km).