La Tour-de-Peilz: population and statistics
La Tour-de-Peilz has a population of 13,046 (2025) across 3.3 km², or 4,002 people per km². It ranks 115 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +14.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 13,046 residents
- 3.3 km²
- 4,002 people/km²
- 385 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, La Tour-de-Peilz ranks No. 11 by population.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 3,441 kWh/inh. in La Tour-de-Peilz, compared with an average of 6,985 kWh/inh. in Vaud and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 93.3% in La Tour-de-Peilz, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,286 kWh a year here.
La Tour-de-Peilz in numbers
Where is La Tour-de-Peilz?
Population of La Tour-de-Peilz over time
La Tour-de-Peilz had 11,421 residents in 2015 and 13,046 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,068 |
| 2021 | 12,213 |
| 2022 | 12,382 |
| 2023 | 12,595 |
| 2024 | 12,812 |
| 2025 | 13,046 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 457 football pitches.
- Its population density is 17.2 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Corsier-sur-Vevey, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vevey (20,147 residents), 2.3 km away.
All indicators for La Tour-de-Peilz
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 Tour-de-Peilz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 993 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | La Tour-de-Peilz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 6,873 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 119 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,213 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,095 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 54.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,544 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | La Tour-de-Peilz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 83.1% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 58 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,351 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,744 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 577 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 338 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 222 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 382.8 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,740 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 44.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 396 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 3,441 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,784 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | La Tour-de-Peilz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 689 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 188 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 623 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 230 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 47.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,585 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 62.9% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,164 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 515 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | La Tour-de-Peilz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,685 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 266 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 282.5 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,237 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 93.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 34 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 5.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,711 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | La Tour-de-Peilz | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 30.4% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 287 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: La Tour-de-Peilz
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of La Tour-de-Peilz?
La Tour-de-Peilz has 13,046 residents (2025), ranking 115 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is La Tour-de-Peilz?
La Tour-de-Peilz covers 3.3 km², with a density of 4,002 people per km².
Is the population of La Tour-de-Peilz growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of La Tour-de-Peilz went from 11,421 to 13,046, a change of +14.2%.
Where is La Tour-de-Peilz?
La Tour-de-Peilz is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut (district). Latitude 46.450, longitude 6.867.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for La Tour-de-Peilz?
In La Tour-de-Peilz, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 3,441 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 1,784 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for La Tour-de-Peilz?
In La Tour-de-Peilz, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 93.3% (2024), ranking 34 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in La Tour-de-Peilz?
In La Tour-de-Peilz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,286 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border La Tour-de-Peilz?
The nearest to La Tour-de-Peilz are Corsier-sur-Vevey (2.3 km), Vevey (2.3 km), Blonay - Saint-Légier (2.7 km), Corseaux (3.2 km), Montreux (3.9 km).