Founex: population and statistics
Founex has a population of 3,764 (2025) across 4.8 km², or 786 people per km². It ranks 596 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,764 residents
- 4.8 km²
- 786 people/km²
- 420 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Founex ranks No. 47 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 39.6% in Founex, compared with an average of 34.3% in Vaud and 27.7% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.9% in Founex, compared with an average of 17.1% in Vaud and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,280 kWh a year here.
Founex in numbers
Where is Founex?
Population of Founex over time
Founex had 3,632 residents in 2015 and 3,764 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,874 |
| 2021 | 3,847 |
| 2022 | 3,775 |
| 2023 | 3,805 |
| 2024 | 3,763 |
| 2025 | 3,764 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 671 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Coppet, 1.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Versoix (14,060 residents), 6.1 km away.
All indicators for Founex
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 | Founex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,717 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Founex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,543 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 763 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 34.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 346 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.2% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 176 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Founex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 62.9% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 600 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 999 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.5% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,492 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,474 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 191 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 555 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 766.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,403 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 698 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,779 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,228 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Founex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 196 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 778 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 213 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 696 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 56.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,284 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 678 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,025 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Founex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,028 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 804 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 273.1 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,277 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 323 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 8.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,605 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Founex | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 39.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 81 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Founex
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Founex?
Founex has 3,764 residents (2025), ranking 596 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Founex?
Founex covers 4.8 km², with a density of 786 people per km².
Is the population of Founex growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Founex went from 3,632 to 3,764, a change of +3.6%.
Where is Founex?
Founex is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.336, longitude 6.185.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Founex?
In Founex, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 39.6% (2025), ranking 81 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Founex?
In Founex, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.9% (2025), ranking 1,717 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Founex?
In Founex, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,280 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Founex?
The nearest to Founex are Coppet (1.7 km), Crans (VD) (1.9 km), Céligny (1.9 km), Bogis-Bossey (2.1 km), Chavannes-de-Bogis (2.1 km).