Mex (VD): population and statistics
Mex (VD) has a population of 827 (2025) across 2.9 km², or 285 people per km². It ranks 1,570 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +22.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 827 residents
- 2.9 km²
- 285 people/km²
- 562 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Mex (VD) ranks No. 160 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Mex (VD), compared with an average of 5.5% in Vaud and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,183 in Mex (VD), compared with an average of 577.7 in Vaud and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,295 kWh a year here.
Mex (VD) in numbers
Where is Mex (VD)?
Population of Mex (VD) over time
Mex (VD) had 677 residents in 2015 and 827 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 790 |
| 2021 | 793 |
| 2022 | 818 |
| 2023 | 814 |
| 2024 | 807 |
| 2025 | 827 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Vaud for “Share of jobs in industry and construction”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 406 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Villars-Sainte-Croix, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Vufflens-la-Ville (1,325 residents), 2.1 km away.
All indicators for Mex (VD)
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 | Mex (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.6% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,114 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mex (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 395 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,643 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.0% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,122 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 39.0% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 188 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.6% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 959 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mex (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 70.3% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 352 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.3% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 1,021 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,500 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 73 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 1,322 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,321 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 689 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 12.6 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,380 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 15,200 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 237 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mex (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 46 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 1,744 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 70 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 1,389 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 84.6 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 361 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 70.0% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 518 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 27.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,069 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mex (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,805 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 517 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2,183 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 7 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 4.2% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 1,804 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 95.2% | 16.3% | 24.2% | ranked 1 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mex (VD) | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.2% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 469 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mex (VD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mex (VD)?
Mex (VD) has 827 residents (2025), ranking 1,570 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mex (VD)?
Mex (VD) covers 2.9 km², with a density of 285 people per km².
Is the population of Mex (VD) growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mex (VD) went from 677 to 827, a change of +22.2%.
Where is Mex (VD)?
Mex (VD) is in Vaud. It belongs to District du Gros-de-Vaud (district). Latitude 46.577, longitude 6.559.
District heating: what is the figure for Mex (VD)?
In Mex (VD), “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mex (VD)?
In Mex (VD), “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,183 (2024), ranking 7 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mex (VD)?
In Mex (VD), a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,295 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mex (VD)?
The nearest to Mex (VD) are Villars-Sainte-Croix (1.3 km), Vufflens-la-Ville (2.1 km), Bournens (2.6 km), Sullens (2.6 km), Boussens (3.1 km).