Froideville: population and statistics
Froideville has a population of 2,712 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 381 people per km². It ranks 784 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,712 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 381 people/km²
- 836 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Froideville ranks No. 71 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 100.3 in Froideville, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 44.2% in Froideville, compared with an average of 24.7% in Vaud and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,301 kWh a year here.
Froideville in numbers
Where is Froideville?
Population of Froideville over time
Froideville had 2,429 residents in 2015 and 2,712 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,695 |
| 2021 | 2,671 |
| 2022 | 2,722 |
| 2023 | 2,723 |
| 2024 | 2,729 |
| 2025 | 2,712 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 997 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Bottens, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Epalinges (9,860 residents), 5.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,204 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Froideville
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 | Froideville | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,646 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Froideville | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,179 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 943 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,409 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 71 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.1% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 677 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Froideville | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 794 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.2% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,213 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,426 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 756 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 256 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 356 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,105 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 949 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 17.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,132 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,390 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,482 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Froideville | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 128 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,073 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 128 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,012 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.2 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,603 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,253 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 32.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 579 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Froideville | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 272 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,472 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 100.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,798 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 80.9% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 303 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.1% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,461 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Froideville | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.3% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 950 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Froideville
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Froideville?
Froideville has 2,712 residents (2025), ranking 784 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Froideville?
Froideville covers 7.1 km², with a density of 381 people per km².
Is the population of Froideville growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Froideville went from 2,429 to 2,712, a change of +11.7%.
Where is Froideville?
Froideville is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.598, longitude 6.692.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Froideville?
In Froideville, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 100.3 (2024), ranking 1,798 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Froideville?
In Froideville, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 44.2% (2026), ranking 71 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Froideville?
In Froideville, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,301 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Froideville?
The nearest to Froideville are Bottens (2.8 km), Montpreveyres (3.6 km), Poliez-Pittet (4.0 km), Savigny (4.0 km), Cugy (VD) (4.1 km).