Le Lieu: population and statistics
Le Lieu has a population of 924 (2025) across 32.5 km², or 28.4 people per km². It ranks 1,502 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 924 residents
- 32.5 km²
- 28 people/km²
- 1,044 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Le Lieu ranks No. 148 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 16.2% in Le Lieu, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
Heat pumps as main heating: 1.6% in Le Lieu, compared with an average of 6.9% in Vaud and 15.5% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,181 kWh a year here.
Le Lieu in numbers
Where is Le Lieu?
Population of Le Lieu over time
Le Lieu had 857 residents in 2015 and 924 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 887 |
| 2021 | 882 |
| 2022 | 886 |
| 2023 | 908 |
| 2024 | 918 |
| 2025 | 924 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,557 football pitches.
- Its population density is 8.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is L'Abbaye (1,604 residents), 2.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,724 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Le Lieu
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 | Le Lieu | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 277 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Le Lieu | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 585 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,398 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 50 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,727 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.5% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 906 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Le Lieu | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 49.8% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 1,034 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.6% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,795 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.6% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 559 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 21.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 61 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 99 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,092 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,266 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 759 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,353 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 14,015 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 330 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Le Lieu | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 97 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,279 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 92 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,217 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 203 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.1% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,044 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 684 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Le Lieu | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 739 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 984 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 799.8 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 145 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 16.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,800 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 80.0% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 4 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Le Lieu | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 14.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,211 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Le Lieu
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Le Lieu?
Le Lieu has 924 residents (2025), ranking 1,502 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Le Lieu?
Le Lieu covers 32.5 km², with a density of 28 people per km².
Is the population of Le Lieu growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Le Lieu went from 857 to 924, a change of +7.8%.
Where is Le Lieu?
Le Lieu is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Jura-Nord vaudois (district). Latitude 46.650, longitude 6.283.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Le Lieu?
In Le Lieu, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 16.2% (2024), ranking 1,800 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Le Lieu?
In Le Lieu, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 1.6% (2026), ranking 1,795 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Le Lieu?
In Le Lieu, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,181 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Le Lieu?
The nearest to Le Lieu are L'Abbaye (2.5 km), Le Chenit (6.7 km), Montricher (8.5 km), Vaulion (8.5 km), Mont-la-Ville (9.6 km).