Mies: population and statistics
Mies has a population of 2,211 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 641 people per km². It ranks 916 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +11.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,211 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 641 people/km²
- 403 m
Key points
Among the 300 municipalities in Vaud, Mies ranks No. 79 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 94.7% in Mies, compared with an average of 79.0% in Vaud and 73.4% nationally.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 84.9% in Mies, compared with an average of 52.6% in Vaud and 56.9% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,273 kWh a year here.
Mies in numbers
Where is Mies?
Population of Mies over time
Mies had 1,981 residents in 2015 and 2,211 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,165 |
| 2021 | 2,202 |
| 2022 | 2,236 |
| 2023 | 2,200 |
| 2024 | 2,180 |
| 2025 | 2,211 |
Did you know?
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 483 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.8 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tannay, 1.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Versoix (14,060 residents), 1.9 km away.
All indicators for Mies
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 | Mies | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.1% | 17.1% | 20.7% | ranked 1,510 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mies | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 905 | 449,691 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,101 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 16.4% | 25.9% | 23.3% | ranked 1,278 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.8% | 24.7% | 25.3% | ranked 221 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 84.9% | 52.6% | 69.5% | ranked 66 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mies | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 63.5% | 72.6% | 53.5% | ranked 578 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.9% | 6.9% | 13.7% | ranked 772 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 2.3% | 5.6% | 12.4% | ranked 1,669 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.5% | 5.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,257 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 139 | 36,655 | 329,600 | ranked 795 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 631.3 kW | 784.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,554 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 16.9 GWh/year | 6,033 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,149 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,666 kWh/inh. | 6,985 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,246 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mies | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 167 | 67,877 | 728,011 | ranked 898 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 222 | 67,255 | 762,757 | ranked 673 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 100.4 | 77.9 | 64.9 | ranked 191 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 79.7% | 67.6% | 65.7% | ranked 68 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 17.1% | 26.9% | 29.0% | ranked 1,708 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mies | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 899 | 498,823 | 5,679,518 | ranked 878 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 406.6 | 577.7 | 362.9 | ranked 751 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 94.7% | 79.0% | 63.6% | ranked 23 of 1,804 |
Society
| Indicator | Mies | Vaud | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.5% | 34.3% | 18.9% | ranked 124 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mies
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mies?
Mies has 2,211 residents (2025), ranking 916 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mies?
Mies covers 3.5 km², with a density of 641 people per km².
Is the population of Mies growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mies went from 1,981 to 2,211, a change of +11.6%.
Where is Mies?
Mies is in Vaud. It belongs to District de Nyon (district). Latitude 46.300, longitude 6.167.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Mies?
In Mies, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 94.7% (2024), ranking 23 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Mies?
In Mies, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 84.9% (2026), ranking 66 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mies?
In Mies, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,273 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mies?
The nearest to Mies are Tannay (1.3 km), Versoix (1.9 km), Commugny (2.3 km), Coppet (2.9 km), Chavannes-des-Bois (3.2 km).