La Praz: population and statistics
La Praz has a population of 213 (2025) across 5.1 km², or 41.6 people per km². It ranks 2,027 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +33.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 213 residents
- 5.1 km²
- 42 people/km²
- 809 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, La Praz ranks No. 279 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,271 kWh a year here.
La Praz in numbers
Where is La Praz?
Population of La Praz over time
La Praz had 160 residents in 2015 and 213 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 175 |
| 2021 | 183 |
| 2022 | 183 |
| 2023 | 206 |
| 2024 | 207 |
| 2025 | 213 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 717 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Juriens (345 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,084 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for La Praz
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 | La Praz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | La Praz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 92 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,063 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 70.7% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.4% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | La Praz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.2% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.4% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 22 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,918 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 957.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.0 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,048 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,272 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | La Praz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 17 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,045 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 14 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,994 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.7 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.4% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | La Praz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 35 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,061 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 164.3 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 48.6% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 14.3% | 16.3% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | La Praz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.8% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Praz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Praz?
La Praz has 213 residents (2025), ranking 2,027 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Praz?
La Praz covers 5.1 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of La Praz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Praz went from 160 to 213, a change of +33.1%.
Where is La Praz?
La Praz is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.667, longitude 6.433.
Dwellings: what is the figure for La Praz?
In La Praz, “Dwellings” stands at 92 (2026), ranking 2,063 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Jobs: what is the figure for La Praz?
In La Praz, “Jobs” stands at 35 (2024), ranking 2,061 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Praz?
In La Praz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,271 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Praz?
The nearest to La Praz are Juriens (2.2 km), Moiry (2.2 km), Mont-la-Ville (2.9 km), Cuarnens (3.7 km), Ferreyres (3.8 km).