Lonay: population and statistics
Lonay has a population of 2,707 (2025) across 3.7 km², or 728 people per km². It ranks 787 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,707 residents
- 3.7 km²
- 728 people/km²
- 438 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Lonay ranks No. 72 by population.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 137.4 in Lonay, compared with an average of 77.9 in Vaud and 83.6 nationally.
Wood heating systems: 3.2% in Lonay, compared with an average of 5.6% in Vaud and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,262 kWh a year here.
Lonay in numbers
Where is Lonay?
Population of Lonay over time
Lonay had 2,536 residents in 2015 and 2,707 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,675 |
| 2021 | 2,749 |
| 2022 | 2,672 |
| 2023 | 2,687 |
| 2024 | 2,734 |
| 2025 | 2,707 |
Did you know?
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 521 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Echichens, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Préverenges (5,222 residents), 2.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,048 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lonay
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 | Lonay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.2% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 495 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lonay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,357 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 842 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.9% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,415 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 28.2% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 712 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 884 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lonay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 69.6% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 367 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,062 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.2% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,596 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,092 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 189 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 563 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 974.9 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,136 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 32.8 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 614 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,098 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 505 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lonay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 270 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 563 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 372 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 404 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 137.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 62 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 77.4% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 107 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 18.5% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,656 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lonay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,666 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 560 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 615.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 301 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.3% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 681 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.9% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 763 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lonay | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 21.7% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 702 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lonay
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lonay?
Lonay has 2,707 residents (2025), ranking 787 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lonay?
Lonay covers 3.7 km², with a density of 728 people per km².
Is the population of Lonay growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lonay went from 2,536 to 2,707, a change of +6.7%.
Where is Lonay?
Lonay is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Morges (district). Latitude 46.533, longitude 6.517.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lonay?
In Lonay, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 137.4 (2026), ranking 62 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Lonay?
In Lonay, “Wood heating systems” stands at 3.2% (2026), ranking 1,596 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lonay?
In Lonay, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,262 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lonay?
The nearest to Lonay are Echichens (1.3 km), Bremblens (1.9 km), Romanel-sur-Morges (1.9 km), Denges (2.0 km), Préverenges (2.2 km).