L'Isle: population and statistics
L'Isle has a population of 1,102 (2025) across 16.2 km², or 67.9 people per km². It ranks 1,399 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,102 residents
- 16.2 km²
- 68 people/km²
- 660 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, L'Isle ranks No. 132 by population.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 40.3% in L'Isle, compared with an average of 67.6% in Vaud and 68.6% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 57.6% in L'Isle, compared with an average of 25.9% in Vaud and 22.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,313 kWh a year here.
L'Isle in numbers
Where is L'Isle?
Population of L'Isle over time
L'Isle had 1,032 residents in 2015 and 1,102 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,064 |
| 2021 | 1,079 |
| 2022 | 1,093 |
| 2023 | 1,087 |
| 2024 | 1,094 |
| 2025 | 1,102 |
Did you know?
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,272 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Mauraz, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Hautemorges (4,422 residents), 5.7 km away.
All indicators for L'Isle
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'Isle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.9% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,062 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | L'Isle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 547 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,446 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 57.6% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 51 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.1% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 1,562 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.0% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 1,097 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | L'Isle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 879 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.5% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,684 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.7% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 680 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 7.6% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 324 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 68 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,368 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 711.6 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,458 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.3 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,332 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,069 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 509 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | L'Isle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 106 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,210 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 72 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,373 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 65.3 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 886 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 40.3% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,796 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 52.8% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 12 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | L'Isle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 268 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,476 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.2 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 1,397 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 46.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,448 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 33.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 506 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | L'Isle | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.0% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 1,194 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: L'Isle
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of L'Isle?
L'Isle has 1,102 residents (2025), ranking 1,399 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is L'Isle?
L'Isle covers 16.2 km², with a density of 68 people per km².
Is the population of L'Isle growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of L'Isle went from 1,032 to 1,102, a change of +6.8%.
Where is L'Isle?
L'Isle is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.617, longitude 6.417.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for L'Isle?
In L'Isle, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 40.3% (2026), ranking 1,796 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for L'Isle?
In L'Isle, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 57.6% (2026), ranking 51 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in L'Isle?
In L'Isle, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,313 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border L'Isle?
The nearest to L'Isle are Mauraz (1.9 km), Cuarnens (2.2 km), Chavannes-le-Veyron (3.1 km), Mont-la-Ville (3.3 km), Montricher (4.2 km).