Epalinges: population and statistics
Epalinges has a population of 9,860 (2025) across 4.6 km², or 2,153 people per km². It ranks 185 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 9,860 residents
- 4.6 km²
- 2,153 people/km²
- 772 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Epalinges ranks No. 20 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 96.1% in Epalinges, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 5.3% in Epalinges, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,277 kWh a year here.
Epalinges in numbers
Where is Epalinges?
Population of Epalinges over time
Epalinges had 9,202 residents in 2015 and 9,860 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,769 |
| 2021 | 9,814 |
| 2022 | 9,822 |
| 2023 | 9,919 |
| 2024 | 9,905 |
| 2025 | 9,860 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 641 football pitches.
- Its population density is 9.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, 2.5 km away.
All indicators for Epalinges
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 | Epalinges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,356 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Epalinges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,747 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 215 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.3% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,764 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 668 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 659 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Epalinges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 595 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 13.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 890 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,508 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 851 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 648 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 46 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 846.2 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,308 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 388 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 4,584 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,721 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Epalinges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 608 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 226 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 675 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 207 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 770 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 75.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 160 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 20.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Epalinges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,926 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 252 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 398.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 779 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 96.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 8 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 3.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,749 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Epalinges | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 289 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Epalinges
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Epalinges?
Epalinges has 9,860 residents (2025), ranking 185 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Epalinges?
Epalinges covers 4.6 km², with a density of 2,153 people per km².
Is the population of Epalinges growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Epalinges went from 9,202 to 9,860, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Epalinges?
Epalinges is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lausanne (district). Latitude 46.550, longitude 6.667.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Epalinges?
In Epalinges, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 96.1% (2024), ranking 8 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Epalinges?
In Epalinges, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 5.3% (2026), ranking 1,764 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Epalinges?
In Epalinges, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,277 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Epalinges?
The nearest to Epalinges are Le Mont-sur-Lausanne (2.5 km), Belmont-sur-Lausanne (3.1 km), Lausanne (3.2 km), Pully (3.7 km), Cugy (VD) (3.9 km).