Ependes (VD): population and statistics
Ependes (VD) has a population of 376 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 78.0 people per km². It ranks 1,908 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 376 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 78 people/km²
- 431 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Ependes (VD) ranks No. 244 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,265 kWh a year here.
Ependes (VD) in numbers
Where is Ependes (VD)?
Population of Ependes (VD) over time
Ependes (VD) had 346 residents in 2015 and 376 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 389 |
| 2021 | 382 |
| 2022 | 372 |
| 2023 | 388 |
| 2024 | 379 |
| 2025 | 376 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 675 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Belmont-sur-Yverdon, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Suchy (666 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,060 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ependes (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 | Ependes (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Ependes (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 193 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,943 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 61.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.8% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Ependes (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 8.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 28 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,851 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,155 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,562 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,676 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Ependes (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 41 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,789 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 38 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,713 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 26.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Ependes (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 154 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,737 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 409.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Ependes (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ependes (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ependes (VD)?
Ependes (VD) has 376 residents (2025), ranking 1,908 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ependes (VD)?
Ependes (VD) covers 4.8 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Ependes (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ependes (VD) went from 346 to 376, a change of +8.7%.
Where is Ependes (VD)?
Ependes (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.745, longitude 6.603.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Ependes (VD)?
In Ependes (VD), “Dwellings” stands at 193 (2026), ranking 1,943 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Ependes (VD)?
In Ependes (VD), “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 28 (2026), ranking 1,851 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ependes (VD)?
In Ependes (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,265 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ependes (VD)?
The nearest to Ependes (VD) are Belmont-sur-Yverdon (1.2 km), Treycovagnes (2.4 km), Suchy (2.6 km), Suscévaz (2.8 km), Valeyres-sous-Ursins (3.7 km).