Jouxtens-Mézery: population and statistics
Jouxtens-Mézery has a population of 1,454 (2025) across 1.9 km², or 753 people per km². It ranks 1,195 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +2.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,454 residents
- 1.9 km²
- 753 people/km²
- 551 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Jouxtens-Mézery ranks No. 101 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Jouxtens-Mézery, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 146.5 in Jouxtens-Mézery, compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Jouxtens-Mézery in numbers
Where is Jouxtens-Mézery?
Population of Jouxtens-Mézery over time
Jouxtens-Mézery had 1,414 residents in 2015 and 1,454 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,412 |
| 2021 | 1,460 |
| 2022 | 1,468 |
| 2023 | 1,493 |
| 2024 | 1,478 |
| 2025 | 1,454 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 270 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Crissier (11,101 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Jouxtens-Mézery
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 | Jouxtens-Mézery | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.7% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 426 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Jouxtens-Mézery | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 602 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,373 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.1% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,300 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 708 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 164 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Jouxtens-Mézery | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 67.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 432 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 857 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.8% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,790 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 187 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 570 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,209 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 821 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,491 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,414 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,304 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Jouxtens-Mézery | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 87 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,352 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 165 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 861 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 113.5 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 121 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 79.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 73 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 19.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,622 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Jouxtens-Mézery | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 213 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,589 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 146.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,738 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 509 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Jouxtens-Mézery | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 961 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Jouxtens-Mézery
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jouxtens-Mézery?
Jouxtens-Mézery has 1,454 residents (2025), ranking 1,195 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Jouxtens-Mézery?
Jouxtens-Mézery covers 1.9 km², with a density of 753 people per km².
Is the population of Jouxtens-Mézery growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Jouxtens-Mézery went from 1,414 to 1,454, a change of +2.8%.
Where is Jouxtens-Mézery?
Jouxtens-Mézery is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Lausanne (district). Latitude 46.550, longitude 6.600.
District heating: what is the figure for Jouxtens-Mézery?
In Jouxtens-Mézery, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Jouxtens-Mézery?
In Jouxtens-Mézery, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 146.5 (2024), ranking 1,738 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Jouxtens-Mézery?
In Jouxtens-Mézery, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Jouxtens-Mézery?
The nearest to Jouxtens-Mézery are Crissier (1.3 km), Renens (VD) (1.8 km), Prilly (1.9 km), Romanel-sur-Lausanne (1.9 km), Le Mont-sur-Lausanne (2.5 km).