Lovatens: population and statistics
Lovatens has a population of 152 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 44.1 people per km². It ranks 2,068 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 152 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 44 people/km²
- 767 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Lovatens ranks No. 290 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,274 kWh a year here.
Lovatens in numbers
Where is Lovatens?
Population of Lovatens over time
Lovatens had 150 residents in 2015 and 152 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 142 |
| 2021 | 146 |
| 2022 | 143 |
| 2023 | 141 |
| 2024 | 146 |
| 2025 | 152 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 483 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Prévonloup (247 residents), 2.2 km away.
All indicators for Lovatens
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 | Lovatens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.4% | 17.1% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Lovatens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 77 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,075 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 94.8% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 1.3% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.3% | 52.6% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Lovatens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 74.4% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.7% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.9% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 7 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 2,052 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 433.2 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.2 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,045 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,789 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Lovatens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 19 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 2,029 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 14 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,994 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 92.1 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 26.9% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Lovatens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 37 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,053 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 243.4 | 577.7 | 362.9 |
Society
| Indicator | Lovatens | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.9% | 34.3% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lovatens
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lovatens?
Lovatens has 152 residents (2025), ranking 2,068 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lovatens?
Lovatens covers 3.5 km², with a density of 44 people per km².
Is the population of Lovatens growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lovatens went from 150 to 152, a change of +1.3%.
Where is Lovatens?
Lovatens is in Vaud. It belongs to District de la Broye-Vully (district). Latitude 46.683, longitude 6.867.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Lovatens?
In Lovatens, “Dwellings” stands at 77 (2026), ranking 2,075 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Lovatens?
In Lovatens, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 7 (2026), ranking 2,052 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lovatens?
In Lovatens, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,274 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lovatens?
The nearest to Lovatens are Prévonloup (2.2 km), Curtilles (2.2 km), Billens-Hennens (2.5 km), Dompierre (VD) (3.3 km), Lucens (3.6 km).