Goumoëns: population and statistics
Goumoëns has a population of 1,250 (2025) across 10.7 km², or 117 people per km². It ranks 1,296 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,250 residents
- 10.7 km²
- 117 people/km²
- 600 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Goumoëns ranks No. 115 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 41.8% in Goumoëns, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 48.8 in Goumoëns, compared with an average of 77.9 in Vaud and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,276 kWh a year here.
Goumoëns in numbers
Where is Goumoëns?
Population of Goumoëns over time
Goumoëns had 1,054 residents in 2015 and 1,250 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,153 |
| 2021 | 1,166 |
| 2022 | 1,171 |
| 2023 | 1,212 |
| 2024 | 1,206 |
| 2025 | 1,250 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,499 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Oulens-sous-Echallens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Echallens (6,817 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,104 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Goumoëns
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 | Goumoëns | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,327 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Goumoëns | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 510 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,495 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 240 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 31.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 537 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,079 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Goumoëns | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 569 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.8% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,152 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,004 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.2% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 451 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 118 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 928 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,041 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,037 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,328 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,672 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 700 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Goumoëns | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 82 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,396 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 61 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,475 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 48.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,556 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 63.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,063 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.9% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,002 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Goumoëns | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 367 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,330 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 293.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,194 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 65.1% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 836 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.8% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 992 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Goumoëns | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,276 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Goumoëns
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goumoëns?
Goumoëns has 1,250 residents (2025), ranking 1,296 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Goumoëns?
Goumoëns covers 10.7 km², with a density of 117 people per km².
Is the population of Goumoëns growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Goumoëns went from 1,054 to 1,250, a change of +18.6%.
Where is Goumoëns?
Goumoëns is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.600.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Goumoëns?
In Goumoëns, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 41.8% (2026), ranking 240 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Goumoëns?
In Goumoëns, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 48.8 (2026), ranking 1,556 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Goumoëns?
In Goumoëns, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,276 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Goumoëns?
The nearest to Goumoëns are Oulens-sous-Echallens (1.3 km), Saint-Barthélemy (VD) (1.9 km), Bettens (2.2 km), Villars-le-Terroir (2.5 km), Echallens (3.1 km).