Ecublens (VD): population and statistics
Ecublens (VD) has a population of 13,747 (2025) across 5.7 km², or 2,403 people per km². It ranks 108 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,747 residents
- 5.7 km²
- 2,403 people/km²
- 417 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Ecublens (VD) ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 48.1% in Ecublens (VD), compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 4.2% in Ecublens (VD), compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,263 kWh a year here.
Ecublens (VD) in numbers
Where is Ecublens (VD)?
Population of Ecublens (VD) over time
Ecublens (VD) had 12,284 residents in 2015 and 13,747 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,157 |
| 2021 | 13,193 |
| 2022 | 13,118 |
| 2023 | 13,320 |
| 2024 | 13,364 |
| 2025 | 13,747 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 801 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Echandens, 1.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Renens (VD) (21,793 residents), 2.4 km away.
All indicators for Ecublens (VD)
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 | Ecublens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,647 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ecublens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,363 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 133 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 4.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,789 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.5% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 888 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,658 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ecublens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 80.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 93 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,611 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.1% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,695 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.9% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 408 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 317 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 250 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 755.1 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,414 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 100.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 80 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,329 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,320 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ecublens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 898 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 127 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 938 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 133 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 779 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 76.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 126 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,585 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ecublens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 17,472 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 46 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 1,271 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 44 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 226 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 16.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,286 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ecublens (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 48.1% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 16 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ecublens (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ecublens (VD)?
Ecublens (VD) has 13,747 residents (2025), ranking 108 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ecublens (VD)?
Ecublens (VD) covers 5.7 km², with a density of 2,403 people per km².
Is the population of Ecublens (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ecublens (VD) went from 12,284 to 13,747, a change of +11.9%.
Where is Ecublens (VD)?
Ecublens (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District de l'Ouest lausannois (district). Latitude 46.528, longitude 6.561.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Ecublens (VD)?
In Ecublens (VD), “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 48.1% (2025), ranking 16 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Ecublens (VD)?
In Ecublens (VD), “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 4.2% (2026), ranking 1,789 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ecublens (VD)?
In Ecublens (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,263 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ecublens (VD)?
The nearest to Ecublens (VD) are Echandens (1.0 km), Chavannes-près-Renens (1.2 km), Saint-Sulpice (VD) (1.3 km), Denges (1.7 km), Renens (VD) (2.4 km).