Forel (Lavaux): population and statistics
Forel (Lavaux) has a population of 2,109 (2025) across 18.5 km², or 114 people per km². It ranks 937 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,109 residents
- 18.5 km²
- 114 people/km²
- 696 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Forel (Lavaux) ranks No. 80 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 104.3 in Forel (Lavaux), compared with an average of 77.9 in Vaud and 83.6 nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 44.7% in Forel (Lavaux), compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,327 kWh a year here.
Forel (Lavaux) in numbers
Where is Forel (Lavaux)?
Population of Forel (Lavaux) over time
Forel (Lavaux) had 2,091 residents in 2015 and 2,109 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,107 |
| 2021 | 2,112 |
| 2022 | 2,064 |
| 2023 | 2,066 |
| 2024 | 2,087 |
| 2025 | 2,109 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,595 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.0 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Servion, 3.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Savigny (3,600 residents), 4.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,308 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Forel (Lavaux)
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 | Forel (Lavaux) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,391 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Forel (Lavaux) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,013 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,039 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 439 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,172 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,064 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Forel (Lavaux) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 725 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,564 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 513 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,417 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 131 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 857 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,971 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 234 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 30.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 656 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,561 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 280 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Forel (Lavaux) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 228 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 674 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 220 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 679 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 104.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 172 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 65.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 880 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.3% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,049 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Forel (Lavaux) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,288 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 685 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 610.7 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 306 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 45.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,464 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 44.7% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 201 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Forel (Lavaux) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 770 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Forel (Lavaux)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forel (Lavaux)?
Forel (Lavaux) has 2,109 residents (2025), ranking 937 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Forel (Lavaux)?
Forel (Lavaux) covers 18.5 km², with a density of 114 people per km².
Is the population of Forel (Lavaux) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Forel (Lavaux) went from 2,091 to 2,109, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Forel (Lavaux)?
Forel (Lavaux) is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lavaux-Oron (district). Latitude 46.538, longitude 6.763.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Forel (Lavaux)?
In Forel (Lavaux), “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 104.3 (2026), ranking 172 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for Forel (Lavaux)?
In Forel (Lavaux), “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 44.7% (2024), ranking 201 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Forel (Lavaux)?
In Forel (Lavaux), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,327 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Forel (Lavaux)?
The nearest to Forel (Lavaux) are Servion (3.6 km), Savigny (4.8 km), Bourg-en-Lavaux (5.5 km), Lutry (5.5 km), Montpreveyres (5.5 km).