Lavey-Morcles: population and statistics
Lavey-Morcles has a population of 1,024 (2025) across 14.2 km², or 72.1 people per km². It ranks 1,445 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +12.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,024 residents
- 14.2 km²
- 72 people/km²
- 941 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Lavey-Morcles ranks No. 139 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Lavey-Morcles, compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 44.2% in Lavey-Morcles, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,123 kWh a year here.
Lavey-Morcles in numbers
Where is Lavey-Morcles?
Population of Lavey-Morcles over time
Lavey-Morcles had 911 residents in 2015 and 1,024 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 944 |
| 2021 | 964 |
| 2022 | 978 |
| 2023 | 1,022 |
| 2024 | 1,015 |
| 2025 | 1,024 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,989 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Evionnaz, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saint-Maurice (4,656 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,492 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lavey-Morcles
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 | Lavey-Morcles | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.0% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 851 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lavey-Morcles | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 577 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,407 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 44.2% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 185 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,592 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.7% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 955 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lavey-Morcles | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 83.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 53 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.0% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,593 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,305 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 58 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,484 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 639.0 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,551 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 8.7 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,640 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,477 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,083 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lavey-Morcles | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 57 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,633 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 52 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,563 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.8 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 1,488 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.6% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 30.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 738 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lavey-Morcles | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 427 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,245 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 417.0 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 709 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.8% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 219 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.6% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1,407 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lavey-Morcles | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 729 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lavey-Morcles
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lavey-Morcles?
Lavey-Morcles has 1,024 residents (2025), ranking 1,445 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lavey-Morcles?
Lavey-Morcles covers 14.2 km², with a density of 72 people per km².
Is the population of Lavey-Morcles growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lavey-Morcles went from 911 to 1,024, a change of +12.4%.
Where is Lavey-Morcles?
Lavey-Morcles is in Vaud. It belongs to District d'Aigle (district). Latitude 46.200, longitude 7.033.
District heating: what is the figure for Lavey-Morcles?
In Lavey-Morcles, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Lavey-Morcles?
In Lavey-Morcles, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 44.2% (2026), ranking 185 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lavey-Morcles?
In Lavey-Morcles, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,123 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lavey-Morcles?
The nearest to Lavey-Morcles are Evionnaz (2.5 km), Collonges (2.8 km), Saint-Maurice (3.1 km), Vérossaz (4.3 km), Bex (5.7 km).