L'Abbaye: population and statistics
L'Abbaye has a population of 1,604 (2025) across 31.9 km², or 50.3 people per km². It ranks 1,120 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,604 residents
- 31.9 km²
- 50 people/km²
- 1,007 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, L'Abbaye ranks No. 94 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 101.6 in L'Abbaye, compared with an average of 77.9 in Vaud and 83.6 nationally.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: 45.4% in L'Abbaye, compared with an average of 16.3% in Vaud and 22.0% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,192 kWh a year here.
L'Abbaye in numbers
Where is L'Abbaye?
Population of L'Abbaye over time
L'Abbaye had 1,433 residents in 2015 and 1,604 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,474 |
| 2021 | 1,516 |
| 2022 | 1,534 |
| 2023 | 1,536 |
| 2024 | 1,541 |
| 2025 | 1,604 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,466 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Le Lieu, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Le Chenit (4,787 residents), 8.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,768 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for L'Abbaye
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 | L'Abbaye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 228 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | L'Abbaye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,037 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,018 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 41.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 256 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 19.9% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,253 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,061 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | L'Abbaye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 60.0% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 691 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,509 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 623 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,167 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 162 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 677 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 909.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,232 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,181 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,137 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 772 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | L'Abbaye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 146 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 983 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 163 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 867 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 101.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 185 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.5% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,409 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 33.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 500 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | L'Abbaye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 604 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,067 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 376.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 855 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.5% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,306 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 45.4% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 191 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | L'Abbaye | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.6% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 929 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: L'Abbaye
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of L'Abbaye?
L'Abbaye has 1,604 residents (2025), ranking 1,120 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is L'Abbaye?
L'Abbaye covers 31.9 km², with a density of 50 people per km².
Is the population of L'Abbaye growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of L'Abbaye went from 1,433 to 1,604, a change of +11.9%.
Where is L'Abbaye?
L'Abbaye is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.317.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for L'Abbaye?
In L'Abbaye, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 101.6 (2026), ranking 185 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Share of jobs in industry and construction: what is the figure for L'Abbaye?
In L'Abbaye, “Share of jobs in industry and construction” stands at 45.4% (2024), ranking 191 of 1,776 municipalities; the national median is 24.2%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in L'Abbaye?
In L'Abbaye, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,192 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border L'Abbaye?
The nearest to L'Abbaye are Le Lieu (2.5 km), Vaulion (6.3 km), Montricher (6.7 km), Mont-la-Ville (7.1 km), Mollens (VD) (8.3 km).